INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL SEPARATION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ONDO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT SCHOOL, ONDO STATE

ABSTRACT This study examines the influence of parental separation on academic performance of secondary school students in Ondo West Local Government. One hundred (100) students were selected through random sampling technique. The data collated were analyzed with t-test for the hypothesis. The findings however revealed that students they are factors responsible for misunderstanding at home among couples, Therefore the researcher concluded that students affected by parental separation and they are solutions to the problems responsible for parental separation and students agreed to the fact that there are solutions to the problems responsible for parental separation. In view of these findings, however, recommended were made that Schools at all levels should have a strong guidance and counseling unit to help all the children in need of special attention and Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) in collaboration with Universities and religious organizations should work together and develop training programmes on love, marriage and care for parents in order to educate the society on the importance of love and family care for healthy families, communities and society in general.