ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
— — This study investigated the impact of various parenting styles on the behavioral issues exhibited by Senior High School (SHS) learners. The research reveals that impulsive behaviors, lack of motivation, and disruptive actions are among the most serious behavioral concerns observed in students, with a grand mean score of 3.88 reflecting the overall seriousness of these issues. Other significant problems include withdrawal, emotional outbursts, and physical aggression, which further emphasize the need for effective intervention strategies. The study explored parenting styles and found a diverse range of approaches among parents when addressing their children’s behavioral issues. High parental involvement and strictness are prevalent, while permissiveness and disengagement also occur. Communication styles and discipline methods show varying degrees of preference, indicating that personal experiences and cultural norms often influence parenting approaches. The grand mean score of 3.49 suggests that while most parents prefer involved and disciplined approaches, there is considerable variation in how they address behavioral problems. The analysis highlights a significant positive relationship between parenting styles and the severity of behavioral issues in learners (Pearson r = 0.687, p = 0.000). This finding underscores the crucial role of parenting practices in shaping student behavior and suggests that targeted interventions can be effective. Recommendations include implementing workshops to improve parenting strategies, promoting authoritative parenting styles, increasing parental engagement, and strengthening school-based support systems to effectively address and mitigate behavioral issues. Keywords — Parenting Styles, Predictors, Behavioral Issues, Intervention Strategies