A Sociological Review of Parental Responsibility in Child Character Formation towards Nation Building in Nigeria

Abstract

Aim of the Study: Previous studies have examined various dimensions of parental involvement in child character formation and development with little attention paid to parental responsibility towards nation building in Nigeria. Most parents were reluctant to take responsibility for the development of their children's character. The moral character indicated that parents have rights and responsibilities to educate their children in a cultural of respect, integrity and control when it comes to the maturation of an individual child. In order to develop and support the quality of good character in children, parents have many opportunities and tools at their disposal.

Methodology: Both qualitative and quantitative methods were adopted in this research and description approaches were used to analyses the data.

Findings: According to the paper, it was discovered that all children were just a reflection of their immediate environment. Today there were some disgraceful acts among children due to a lack of good parental character building. The paper also revealed that children who do not have the right kind of parental involvement in character development end up being dishonest.

Conclusion: Parents will have the pleasure of seeing their children grow up to be people of integrity, compassion and personality when they become capable of using these tools in their hands. Little wonder, it is usually said that charity begins at home. It is recommended that restructuring the future of a country like Nigeria depends on good child character development.