Parent education reduces the risk of child abuse and neglect by encouraging positive parenting practices that promote safety, well-being, and permanency for children and families.
Parent education provides parents and caregivers with the essential tools and skills needed for effective parenting techniques, discipline, and teaching.
Parents who have engaged in parent education have reported their children having:
- Higher grades
- Fewer behavior problems
- Less substance abuse issues
- Better mental health
- Greater social competence