Pune: A survey to understand the dynamics of modern father-child relationship, specifically evaluating the role of a father in a child’s academic life revealed that 70 per cent believe their fathers are instrumental in ensuring academic success.

Brainly conducted this survey among 1,000 students to understand the vital role that fathers play in shaping a child’s personality and perspective. The study challenges the age-old notion that it is only mothers who help their kids with their studies.

The findings also revealed that in Pune, while many fathers take interest in their children’s education, a large number of them are not able to effectively help them, mostly due to work commitments. About 53 per cent of fathers are highly interested in their kids’ education but only one-third of them are actually able to help their kids study. The survey also found that one in three Pune fathers stay up late at night to help their children study. Over 33 per cent students stated that their fathers stay up late at night regularly, while 32 per cent said their fathers stay up late a few times a week. The study found that 46 per cent of fathers from Pune encourage their kids to participate in extracurricular activities, ensuring a balance between work and fun. 

However, the findings also indicate that over 70 per cent of fathers are perceived as strict by their kids. One-third of students feel the need for less pressure by leaving more room for discussions to clear doubts. By adopting the latter approach, fathers will be able to help students understand concepts better and retain more of what they have studied, without the added stress, stated the report.

Speaking on the objectives and findings of the survey, Brainly Chief Executive Officer Michal Borkowskiof  said, “The fact is that both parents play important roles pertaining to their child’s academics in different ways. Our survey aims to present greater insight into the requirements from paternal figures for them to adopt an approach that is conducive to the child’s academic success and well-being.”

Important findings of the study

• More than 50% fathers are interested in their kids’ education, at the same time only 33 % help their kids.
• Over one-third of all fathers who help their kids stay up late with them every day.
• Over 70 per cent of fathers are seen as strict by their kids, and one-third students would like less pressure.
• 46 per cent fathers encourage extracurricular activities.
• Fathers are important in academic success for over 72 per cent of surveyed students.