The Effects of Parents’ Assistance on Children’s Reading Performance

The objective of this research was to find out the relationship between how parents help their kids with reading and how well the children can read. This was done among students aged 7 to 18 in Guangzhou, China. A survey that involved 94 participants in local libraries was carried out. Data on children's reading behaviors, how parents were involved in their reading, and performance in language exams were collected. The results showed that there was a big link between how regularly parents assisted their children in reading and the kids' academic performance, particularly in Chinese and English. It turned out that those who did their reading consistently with their parents, either at home or library, scored more as (90-100) or Bs (80-89) compared to those without such regular parental support. It was interesting to note that most parents' involvement entailed just being quiet while the child read, rather than participating in shared reading aloud which is commonly thought to be more effective. Other factors like what books are available at home or even how educated the parent is did not make any significant impact on how well the child performed in reading within this group of students from Guangzhou, China. The study suggests that regular shared reading can be a very good activity even if it is for a short time to develop children's literacy in a positive way. The research underscores the critical value of consistent and constructive parental participation as part of kids' reading culture molding and skill development. Teachers can help parents through sharing effective shared reading strategies and materials. It is important to note that future research should use objective measures plus longitudinal designs to explore better ways of helping parents provide support through reading. This work adds to literature on parent involvement in child literacy with its own recommendation perspective, meant not only for scholars but also families and educators.