A survey by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revealed that one in five parents in India still navigate parenting challenges. Based on responses from 13,000 parents, the survey highlighted the need for structured support and resources from schools to strengthen parent-child-school partnerships.

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• CBSE survey involved 13,000 parents across India, including Delhi, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and more.
• 19.7% of parents report facing challenges in parenting.
• 43.5% of parents fully understand the impact of their parenting choices on children’s growth.
• 36.8% of parents expressed interest in learning more about effective parenting.
• 12.3% sought guidance to help their children build social skills and relationships.
• 54.4% of parents are confident in managing children’s behavioural issues, while 40.1% experience occasional difficulties.
• 53.5% of parents feel assured in supporting academic learning, but 40.9% face challenges.
• 49% of parents feel schools provide adequate support for aligning parenting with education.
• Parents prefer workshops, regular parent-teacher communication, and personalized guidance for better collaboration.
• CBSE’s parenting calendar suggests tailored workshops and interactions for various academic stages.