THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING A REASONABLY SMALL FAMILY SIZE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Parents, need to realize that providing a comprehensive and practical education for children is one of the most valuable legacies that can be given to them. It is one of the things that you can bequeath to them. As a result, parents need to demonstrate a greater care in the expansion and maturation of their youngsters. Parents should provide employees with proper training and make sure they are upstanding individuals. It is required of parents to provide your children a strong emotional foundation and affection in addition to a solid education so that they may get off to a healthy start in life. Parents should be supported and encouraged to form healthy routines. They ought to work hard, keep up with the latest fashion trends, be tolerant, and have a willingness to help other people (Penn, 2022).

The majority of young people will not reach measurable success unless their parents assist them in preparing for their children's future growth and development. Because of this, parents should be engaged in the decision-making process over which vacant oil to choose for their children. They are to maintain communication with the school in order to guarantee that their children grow up to be responsible members of society.

Given should keep in mind that men in today's society do not want many women who are a burden on the family; rather, men prefer women who are capable of having productive employment and who can contribute to the family's financial situation.

Education has been singled out as a significant component of the growth process, in particular due to the fact that it paves the way for the expansion of human potential, which in turn results in a more fruitful existence (Anyanwu, 2022).

One's life demands thoughtful preparation, which is something that can't be emphasized enough. A priest who does not have a strategy for his life is like a ship that is sailing aimlessly without a rudder.

If you put some of the wise counsel from our ancestors into practice, there is no question that you will rediscover the inspiration to plan for your life that you once had. I'd like to bring to your attention a phrase that's often heard on the radio. The advice given to us by our more seasoned members of society is invaluable. Get up at five in the morning if you want to be successful. After you have accomplished everything, you are free to sleep in till seven.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE STATEMENT

According to findings from surveys conducted all throughout Nigeria, having a big family size might have a detrimental impact on an individual's overall development. According to Brockingtan's (2022), a decrease in the beginning diet for the entire family results as the number of members of the family grows. As a result, we decided to conduct this study to investigate the various effects that people' level of education and information on family size have on the perception of what constitutes a suitable family size.

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of education and information on the importance of maintaining a reasonably small family size. Specifically, other objectives of this study are:

i.          To determine whether education has a role to play in maintaining a reasonably small family size.

ii.        To determine whether information has a role to play in maintaining a reasonably small family size.

iii.      To examine the determinants of family size.

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The  following research questions will be answered in this study:

i.          Does education have a role to play in maintaining a reasonably small family size?

ii.        Does information have a role to play in maintaining a reasonably small family size?

iii.      What are the determinants of family size?

1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

It is hoped that this study will sanitize adults on the need to pay adequate attention on the value of reasonable family size. This study will also serve as a reference point for researchers in the field of education. It is also hoped that their study will enlightens scholars and broader their knowledge based on the subject matter.

This study will be also sensitize adults generally that parenting is not about financing children’s education but the needs lave regular attention for them.

1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

This study focuses on the impact of education and information on the importance of maintaining a reasonably small family size. Specifically, this study focuses on determining whether education has a role to play in maintaining a reasonably small family size, determining whether information has a role to play in maintaining a reasonably small family size and examining the determinants of family size.

1.7 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

Like in every human endeavour, the researcher encountered slight constraints while carrying out the study. Insufficient funds tend to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature, or information and in the process of data collection, which is why the researcher resorted to a limited choice of sample size. More so, the researcher simultaneously engaged in this study with other academic work. As a result, the amount of time spent on research will be reduced.

Moreover, the case study method utilized in the study posed some challenges to the investigator including the possibility of biases and poor judgment of issues. However, the investigator relied on respect for the general principles of procedures, justice, fairness, objectivity in observation and recording, and weighing of evidence to overcome the challenges.

1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Education: Education is a purposeful activity directed at achieving certain aims, such as transmitting knowledge or fostering skills and character traits. These aims may include the development of understanding, rationality, kindness, and honesty.

Information: Facts provided or learned about something or someone.

Family size: Family size refers to the number of persons in the family. Economic family refers to a group of two or more persons who live in the same dwelling and are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law union, adoption or a foster relationship.

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