Parental Awareness Research Articles

Are Confident Parents Really Aware of Children’s Online Risks? A Conceptual Model and Validation of Parental Self-Efficacy, Mediation, and Awareness Scales

Children’s use of the Internet comes with both risks and opportunities. To minimize risks and maximize opportunities, parents may choose to observe, enable, and/or restrict their children’s Internet use. However, parents’ high confidence in their children’s online safety can itself be a risk factor inhibiting parental awareness of online risks. This research aims to test whether confident parents are accurately aware of how frequently their child has experienced risks online. To this end, construct validity and reliability of scales measuring parental self-efficacy, restrictive-enabling-observant mediation, awareness, and Internet use were established first. Next, a conceptual model of parental awareness was proposed. These results were based on a two-parameter-logistic-model of item response theory, minimum-rank factor analysis, and parallel-mediation analysis of self-reports by a convenience sample of 388 parents in Ireland (Autumn 2019). Confident parents mostly reported their child experienced no online risk in the past couple of months, whereas unconfident parents reported their child experienced an online risk once, twice, or more times. Results of the mediation analysis indicated that confident parents likely underestimated, whereas unconfident parents overestimated, how frequently their child experienced an online risk. The accuracy of parental awareness depended on their mediation strategies, particularly restrictive mediation. Further research is needed to test whether training parents on self-efficacy and mediation of children’s Internet use raises their awareness of the children’s online risks.

Awareness of Parents about the Side Effects of Phenobarbital and the Management of Epileptic Children, Taif City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Many children were suffering from neurological problems. One of these neurological problems is epilepsy, which causes seizures. Children with seizures were managed with different drugs. A drug like phenobarbital is used mainly for epilepsy. This study aimed to assess the awareness of parents about the side effects of phenobarbital and the management of epileptic children, describe the clinical presentation of children with epilepsy and assess the knowledge of parents about the management of epileptic children. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of children diagnosed with epilepsy. Online questionnaire survey distributed to parents of children with epilepsy. A total of 200 parents were included. The age group is 31-40 years old, 72(36%). Parents' knowledge about epilepsy was 98(49%). There were 104(52%) parents who reported seizures caused by low doses of Phenobarbital led to a loss of consciousness. Non-compliance with the required dose occurred majorly due to forgetting the dose 102(51%). The number of children with epilepsy was significantly associated with the awareness level of parents (P=0.0001). In addition, the awareness of parents was significant at the time of epilepsy diagnosis of children (P=0.01). An inadequate awareness among parents regarding the side effects of Phenobarbital, and there were gaps in their knowledge regarding other aspects of the condition and its management.

In-service teachers’ multilingual language teaching and learning approaches: insights from the Basque Country

This study investigates the beliefs of primary school teachers about multilingual language teaching and learning approaches and examines the relationship between these beliefs and the current ideas on multilingualism. This paper reports key elements of the multilingual educational reality in the Basque Country, where a minority language (Basque), a majority language (Spanish), and an international language (English) share space in the curriculum. The study adopts a mixed methods approach combining a specifically designed online questionnaire regarding beliefs (N = 418), and four focus groups (N = 20). The findings indicate that teachers believe fluency is essential in the language learning process, prioritize the non-native multilingual teacher model, and show awareness of the influence parents’ linguistic attitudes have on students’ language learning outcomes. Teachers hold welcoming beliefs toward multilingual language teaching approaches and regard translanguaging as suitable for upper levels of Primary education. A major implication of this study is that teachers have a positive point of departure from which to develop and promote multilingual teaching approaches; however, the provision of valuable and applicable training plans based on the current school of thought on multilingualism should be considered in the near future.

Parental Awareness and Management of Bullying in Children with Food Allergies

Children with food allergy (FA) are twice as likely to be bullied compared to children without FA, and parents are often unaware when bullying occurs. Little is known about parental management of FA-related bullying. We sought to evaluate parental awareness and management of bullying in children with FA.

Assessment of Parental Knowledge, Awareness, and Perception About Autism Spectrum Disorders in Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects young children in social relatedness and communication besides other characteristics. A community's awareness and early intervention services in diagnosing and treating autistic children are essential for preventing the expected complications, eg language delay, social interaction, and intellectual ability. To assess the parent's knowledge and perceptions regarding autism and its associated clinical features and effects. A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all available parents aged 18 years or more living in Aseer region. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire from randomly selected parents who attended outpatient clinics at Abha Maternity and Children Hospital and Aseer Central Hospital. Parents' knowledge regarding autism was assessed covering general knowledge, clinical features, social effects, consequences, and curability. A total of 477 parents participated. Parents' ages ranged from 18 to 85 years. 261 (54.7%) parents were male and 216 (45.3%) were females. Nearly 65.6% of parents were university graduates and 28.3% had a secondary level of education. About 50.9% of the parents know that genetics play a major role in causing autism, 69.6% think that most children with autism have special talents or abilities, 64.2% know that delayed language development is one of the main symptoms of autism, 61.2% also know that repetitive movements of the hands and head are a common symptom of autism. About 36.9% of parents think that diagnosing a child with autism will lead to discrimination against the child, 33.3% of parents think that autism is a rare condition in this country compared to the West. The study showed that parents had poor knowledge levels regarding autism and its related clinical features, especially male parents with low levels of education. On the other hand, their perception of the disease and its frequency in the study area was satisfactory.

중국에서 고교학점제를 경험한 교사의 인식 연구

Objectives This study was conducted to explore ways to address the growing concerns of teachers ahead of the full implementation of the Korean high school credit system in 2025. This study focused on China, which has a strong cultural homogeneity with Korea and has already been implementing the high school credit system for 20 years, and conducted a survey on the degree of understanding and operation performance of teachers who experienced the high school credit system in China. The purpose of this study is to provide useful data to Korean high school teachers preparing for the high school credit system by examining the causes and improvements of the problems of the Chinese high school credit system for teachers who judged that their operational performance was insufficient.
 Methods A survey was conducted on 247 teachers working at high schools in Hunan Province, China, who re-established a plan to implement the high school credit system in 2020, to analyze their perception of the high school credit system. Quantitative data collected for the understanding, evaluation of the operation, cause and pattern of problems, and areas of the system improvement plan were analyzed by basic statistics, frequency analysis, and ANOVA using SPSS 25.0. Qualitative data on the improvement plan of the system were analyzed using the main word analysis and axis coding.
 Results Both Chinese teachers' understanding of the high school credit system and the performance of the high school credit system operation of working schools were found to be moderate. The results of this response showed significant differences in terms of the number of class students, age, and teaching career. Chinese teachers perceived the lack of teaching competence and expertise suitable for the high school credit system as a factor of hesitation in the operation of the high school credit system, and the lack of connection between the high school credit system curriculum and college entrance. The improvements they proposed were able to achieve results such as reducing graduation credits, simplifying and liberalizing the system, deploying resident professional teachers, improving parental awareness, and strengthening teachers' professional education.
 Conclusions Despite implementing the high school credit system for the past 20 years, China still has not brought about national stabilization, which is deeply related to the results of this study. Researchers conclude that these Chinese cases have great implications for the Korean high school credit system, which is about to be fully introduced, and suggest as follows. For the stable operation of the high school credit system in Korea, it is necessary to actively educate and promote the high school credit system in the educational community. It is necessary to deploy a dedicated teacher with expertise in students' subject selection guidance and career education. The age and requirements of teachers should be considered when planning a teacher training program. It is necessary to reduce credits for graduation from the high school credit system and strengthen autonomy by school or region. It is necessary to improve and agree on the academic management system.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Parents toward the Oral Health of their School-going Children in Faridabad City.

To determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of parents toward the oral health of their school-going children in Faridabad city. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 312 parents who reported in the outpatient department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 18) software for descriptive and multivariate analysis, and the level of statistical significance used in this study was chosen at p < 0.05. The results of this study showed that the sample selected had relatively good knowledge regarding the number of teeth present in the mouth of their child, the importance of filling the primary teeth, and trauma-related knowledge. Parents were aware that excess sugar intake, germs/bacteria, and sticky food are responsible for causing caries. On the contrary, a few of the parents were not aware of the ideal time for the first dental visit. Parents showed a positive attitude regarding the importance of supervised brushing twice with fluoridated toothpaste. We concluded in the present study that the knowledge of parents regarding the oral health of their children in Faridabad city is relatively good, but in a few aspects, it's been observed that this knowledge is not implemented, and the attitude of the parents toward good oral health practices needs to be improved more. As pedodontists, we can help to bring this change to the present society as we can counsel parents to take appropriate care of their children's oral health. This article will help to assess the awareness of parents toward the oral health of their school-going children, which will further help in improving their knowledge, attitude, and practices, hence improving the oral hygiene of children. Singh R, Mendiratta P, Saraf BG, et al. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Parents toward the Oral Health of their School-going Children in Faridabad City. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(5):549-553.

Analysis of Ear Nose Throat Consultations Requested From the Pediatric Emergency Service in a Tertiary Hospital.

The aim of this study is to examine the reasons and the methods of approach to the patients for the ear nose and throat (ENT) consultations requested from the patients who applied to the pediatric emergency department. The files of 351 patients who applied to the pediatric emergency outpatient clinic and were asked for consultation from the ENT clinic were reviewed retrospectively. Demographic data, complaints on admission, diagnostic examinations, diagnoses, treatment methods, and hospitalizations were recorded. Of the patients included in the study, 190 (54.1%) were female and 161 (45.9%) were male. The median age of the patients was 4.0 years (3.0-8.0 years). The most common diagnoses after ENT examination are; 120 patients (34.2%) had foreign body (FB) in the nose, 58 patients (16.5%) had FB in the ear, 16 patients (4.6%) had FB in the throat, 16 patients (4.6%) had epistaxis, and 15 patients (4.3%) had Bell's palsy. According to age group, it was determined that FB in the nose and ear was more common in the 0- to 5- and 6- to 11-year age group, and Bell's palsy, FB in the ear and epistaxis were more common in the 12- to 17-year age group. A normal examination was also an important finding in 83 of the patients (23.6%). Foreign bodies are the most common reason for admission to the emergency services in children, and it is frequently seen between 0 and 5 years of age. Informing and raising awareness of parents on this topic will reduce both unwanted complications and ENT consultations along with admission to pediatric emergency services.

Disgust propensity-sensitivity and attitude towards homosexuals among parents

The objective of the research study was to find the extent to which disgust propensity-sensitivity is related to attitude towards homosexuals among parents. This study included 160 participants who were parents ranging in age of 21 to 70 from urban and rural localities of India. The study was conducted using the tools, Disgust propensity and sensitivity scale – Revised (DPSS-R) and The Development of Attitudes towards Homosexuality Scale for Indians (AHSI). The study used a correlational research design and the statistical analyses used were correlation, independent sample t-test and regression analysis. The study tested eight hypotheses and found a negative correlation between disgust propensity-sensitivity and attitude toward homosexuals among parents. The findings also revealed that disgust propensity-sensitivity has a significant impact on attitudes toward homosexuals. The results also showed that there is significant gender difference in attitude towards homosexuals among parents. According to the study, as parents' disgust propensity-sensitivity increases, attitude toward homosexuals decrease. The study also found that mothers have a more favourable attitude toward homosexuals than fathers. This study may aid in raising parental awareness of homosexuality and to raise awareness on how controlling the feeling of disgust can help in betterment of attitude towards homosexuals

The Status of Implementation of The NYC Reads 365 Program: Basis for a Proposed Program Enhancement

This study investigated the extent of awareness and participation of parents and students in the implementation of the NYC Reads 365 Program, as assessed by the parents, students, and the school librarian. The researcher used the descriptive-correlation research design to secure evidence concerning an existing situation. Specifically, the extent of awareness and participation of parents and students in the NYC Reads 365 Program, and to test the association between the respondents’ extent of awareness and extent of participation. The results of the study revealed that both the student and parent-respondents have “moderate awareness “and “moderate participation” in the implementation of the NYC Reads 365 Program. The researcher discovered that there was a significant relationship between the student respondents’ extent of awareness and extent of participation in the conduct of the NYC Reads. The R-value indicated that the higher the students’ extent of awareness, the higher the extent of their participation. Lower awareness also indicated lower participation. The researcher also discovered a significant relationship between the parent respondents’ extent of awareness and extent of participation in the conduct of the NYC Reads. The R-value indicated that the higher the parents’ extent of awareness, the higher the extent of their participation, and lower awareness also indicated lower participation. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that the status of implementation of the NYC Reads 365 Program that the activities intended to be participated in by the students and parents who are the primary beneficiaries of the program are not fully implemented, the stakeholders of the said program have not fully succeeded in the dissemination and awareness campaigns of the program.

Improving nutrition and health among Albanian schoolchildren

Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases and longevity. Prevention of malnutrition among adolescents and improvement of the nutritional status of children are considered important targets in Albanian health system efforts to achieve benefits in the population’s health. Key approaches for improving nutritional status and nutrition-related knowledge, attitude and practices among school-children in Albania (based on the main findings from the in-depth analysis of three nationwide surveys conducted in Albania between 2015 and 2018 on nutritional status and nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and practices among school-children in Albania and other findings) consist ofprevention and promotion from an early age, focus on knowledge, attitudes and practices, limit exposure to less healthy foods and increase parental awareness and involvement. These studies findings and respective recommendations can support the development of a National School Food and Nutrition Education programme in Albania. While there is evidence for the need to intervene at the national level, the stratified analysis at regional and district levels points to the need for the design and implementation of specific interventions at the local level. It is also very crucial to strengthen and improve anthropometric nutrition and surveillance systems for nutritional risk factors for children and adolescents, and use the data obtained by these systems effectively and appropriately. Conflicts of interest: None declared. Acknowledgment: This document is based on the In-depth analysis of three nationwide surveys conducted recently in Albania regarding ‘Nutritional Status and Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Among School-Children in Albania”carried out by Ass. Prof Jolanda Hyska in the framework of the Project "Improving the nutritional status of children in schools in Albania", a project developed by the Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER), funded by UNICEF Albania. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official opinion of ACER nor of UNICEF.

Awareness Analysis of the National Support Policy for Newborns and Infants With Hearing Loss Who Performed National Infant Health Checkup

Background and Objectives It is well recognized that early detection and intervention are most important for the prevention of neonatal hearing loss. The national support policy in Korea for newborn hearing screening has been changed since October 2018; however, parent awareness of the change still needs to be increased. This study investigated how well parents, who have underwent national infant checkups of their children, were aware of the Korean national policy for neonatal and infant hearing loss in parents.Subjects and Method A survey of neonatal hearing tests and national support policies conducted for 353 parents was analyzed. The survey included questions about parent awareness of the neonatal hearing screening test period, confirmatory test period, national support for these expenses, and hearing aid support. Also evaluated were the necessity of national guidance and management system for neonatal hearing.Results The test time of neonatal hearing screening was correctly recognized by 82.2% of the parents. The percentage increased after the national insurance coverage started in October 2018 in Korea, and the rate was higher for parents who visited an otolaryngology clinic rather than a pediatric clinic. The test time of the confirmatory test was correctly recognized only by 20.4%. National support policy for neonatal hearing screening tests, confirmatory hearing tests, and hearing aids were acknowledged by 50.7%, 43.1%, and 56.1% of the parents, respectively.Conclusion These results indicate the necessity of efforts to increase the awareness of neonatal hearing tests and relevant support policies in Korea to ultimately achieve early hearing detection and intervention of neonates and infants in Korea.

Surveying Parents’ Attitudes towards the Hazards of Children's Toys

The research aims to reveal the awareness of children's parents about the hazards of their children’s toys from the age groups (1-9 years). To examine the extent of their awareness of toy hazards and assess their attitudes towards them, the "case study" method was used. A survey was also built on the hazards of children's toys for this age group. The research attempted to cover most of the common toys available in the Saudi market. A random sample of 422 individuals who deal with children participated in the research. The findings revealed that the sample's responses to the hazards of toys were not reflective of the real risks. Also, most of the respondents do not read the instructions and warnings attached to the game, due to the lack of an approach or plan. In addition, those instructions and warnings are ambiguous and written in a foreign language which makes them difficult to read. They are often covered by the price tag of the game. The results of the qualitative analysis revealed the sample's perceptions of the forms of hazards in toys. Interpretations varied about the sources of hazards and the interpretation of the instructions attached to them. In light of the current findings, the research recommends that the relevant bodies examine toys according to agreed international standards, and increase consumers' awareness of the role of the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO). There should also be a website for them to communicate directly with the consumer, similar to CPSC, and design national notices directed to the Arab consumer in the Arabic language to impose control over these products and thus protect children from threatening their lives.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with bracing, surgery, or observation showed no difference in behavioral and emotional function over a 2-year period.

The purpose of this study was to assess if behavior and emotional function, as measured by the Pearson Behavioral Assessment Survey for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2) in patients and parents, changes with differing treatment protocols in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). One previous study showed abnormal BASC-2 scores in a substantial number of patients diagnosed with AIS; however, no study has assessed how these scores change over the course of treatment. AIS patients aged 12 to 21 years completed the BASC-2. The 176-item questionnaire was administered to subjects at enrollment, assessing behavioral and emotional problems across 16 subscales of 5 domains: school problems, internalizing problems, inattention/hyperactivity, emotional symptoms index, and personal adjustment. Parents were given an equivalent assessment survey. Surveys were administered again after 2 years. Subject treatment groups (bracing, surgery, and observation) were established at enrollment. Patients were excluded if they did not complete the BASC-2 at both time points. Forty-six patients met the inclusion criteria, with 13 patients in the surgical, 20 in the bracing, and 13 in the observation treatment groups. At enrollment, 26% (12/46) of subjects with AIS had a clinically significant score in 1 or more subscales, and after 2 years 24% (11/46) of subjects reported a clinically significant score in at least 1 subscale (P = .8). There were no significant differences in scores between enrollment and follow-up in any treatment group. Similar to what was reported in a previous study, only 36% (4/11) of patients had clinically significant scores reported by both patient and parent, conversely 64% (7/11) of parents were unaware of their child's clinically significant behavioral and emotional problems. Common patient-reported subscales for clinically significant and at-risk scores at enrollment included anxiety (24%; 11/46), hyperactivity (24%; 11/46), attention problems (17%; 8/46), and self-esteem (17%; 8/46). At 2-year follow-up, the most commonly reported subscales were anxiety (28%; 13/46), somatization (20%; 9/46), and self-esteem (30%; 14/46). Patients with AIS, whether observed, braced or treated surgically, showed no significant change in behavior and emotional distress over the course of their treatment, or compared with each other at 2-year follow-up.

HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF WOMEN &amp; CHILDREN LESS THAN FIVE YEARS AMONG THARU ETHNIC COMMUNITY IN TRIYUGA MUNICIPALITY, NEPAL

Background: Under 5yrs mortality rates among male child is 30 and among female is 26 and overall infant mortality rate 24 per thousand respectively; these are the most vulnerable groups to different morbidity and mortality, and they ought to be fully dependent on parental knowledge and awareness to meet their health needs. Health seeking behavior (HSB) has become a tool for understanding the approach of people towards the health care systems in their respective socio-economic, cultural and demographic circumstances. Methods: A Community based descriptive study among “Tharu” ethnic women with children less than ve years of age in Triyuga Municipality, Nepal. Semistructured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic information,, knowledge and current practice regarding health seeking behavior, including awareness and accessibility of health services. Results: Among 406 respondents, 388 of their children were reported ill within last 1 year, with fever accounting for 70%, followed by ARI (65%), diarrhea (6%) and others. Where 52.8% of respondents had appropriate HSB, taking their ill children to hospitals. More than 52% of respondents had hospitals as the rst preference for treatment for every morbidity. Except for access to health care facility, there was no signicant association of HSB was seen with parent's literacy,income, gender preference. Conclusion: With satisfactory awareness, literacy, and accessibility of health care centers, the HSB among tharu women, for the children morbidity seemed to be satisfactory in comparison to national scenario and other marginalized groups

Evaluation Awareness of Parents About Use of Medications in Children

Background: Proper use of medications in outpatients, as an important issue, especially in children, should be considered. Objectives: The aim of present study was to evaluate the awareness of parents about the consumption of medications. Methods: This interventional study was conducted on patients’ parents referred to Amir Kabir Hospital. First, a medical history was taken, and then they completed a compiled questionnaire. After completing the checklist by parents, they were educated about general information on how to use medicines. Before and after the education about the proper use of medications, data were analyzed by SPSS software. Results: From one hundred evaluated cases, the mean and standard deviation (SD) of age were 4.3 ± 2.4. In addition, we observed statistically significant differences between the level of parental awareness before and after the intervention. Conclusions: In parents with any level of education, training about the proper use of medications is necessary and important.

Awareness of parents about shaken baby syndrome in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Awareness of parents about shaken baby syndrome in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Parental Factors Affecting Decision to Vaccinate Their Daughters against Human Papillomavirus.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was introduced in the National Immunization Program (NIP) in Korea targeting girls aged 12 years to receive two doses of HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the factors that may influence parental decision to inoculate their daughters in Korea. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2020 by interviewing the parents of 2,000 nationally representative girls eligible for HPV NIP. By the daughters' status of HPV vaccination, the probabilities for each variable were compared with evaluate the factors that could affect parents' decision to inoculate their daughters with HPV vaccines. Compared with parents who were not vaccinated with HPV, parents who were vaccinated with HPV were 2.40 times more likely to decide to vaccinate their daughters with HPV. Parents who regularly undergo cervical cancer screening were 1.39 times more likely to decide to vaccinate their daughters with HPV than parents who do not receive regular checkups. Parents' perceived knowledge and perceived risk had a significant impact on their decision to vaccinate their daughters with HPV vaccines. Parents who had strong belief that HPV vaccine is safe in terms of adverse effects were 10 times more likely to decide to vaccinate their daughters against HPV. Parental factors including HPV-related health behavior and awareness were found to be associated with parental decision to vaccinate their daughters against HPV. To improve HPV vaccine uptake at 12 years, it is required to improve parental awareness on HPV through public communication supported by scientific-based evidence. Parental HPV vaccination and maternal regular cervical cancer screening were positively associated with parental decision to vaccinate their daughters against HPV. Parents' perceived knowledge of HPV vaccination and perceived risk of cervical cancer play an important role in determining whether their 12-year-old daughters will be vaccinated against HPV.

The Impact of Low Socioeconomic Background on a Child’s Educational Achievements

A child’s educational achievements are based on multiple factors, including their family, their family’s behavior, socioeconomic status, their behavior toward their parents, etc. The main objective of the study is to establish the relationship between the socioeconomic background of the children and their educational achievements and how it impacts their psychology. A descriptive survey research design was used to conduct this study. The target population was 50 students and either of their parents. The target was selected through random sampling. Focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and different types of observation techniques were implied while collecting the data. The study concluded that most of the students with low socioeconomic status had poor achievements in their academics, which led them into the labor market at an early age. It has been found that parents with low socioeconomic backgrounds were less interested in educating their children. Kids from low socioeconomic backgrounds are more focused on employment instead of pursuing their studies after completing their secondary education. Such students end up in unskilled or blue-collar jobs. This study recommends free-of-cost vocational and technical education to such children to provide them with better livelihood opportunities. There is a need for parental education and awareness programs as well conducted by schools/universities and other concerned authorities.

Is parental awareness of children's academic potential a good predictor of children's learning outcomes in Early Year's settings? Findings from two provinces in Pakistan and India

Awareness and knowledge form the basis of parental involvement in children's education. There is very little known about parental awareness of children's learning in the Early Years setting, especially in global south countries. This study presents findings of a large-scale parental survey which focuses on awareness as a predictor of children's learning. The study carried out learning assessments of 1023 children aged 4–8 years and surveyed 873 parents in two provinces in India and Pakistan. To determine the association patterns, the children's learning assessments were linked with parental education, parental awareness of children's learning, school attendance status, and household socioeconomic indicators. The descriptive analysis shows moderate to low positive associations between parental awareness of children's learning and children's actual outcomes in literacy, numeracy, and social emotional learning. Parental awareness is more positively associated with literacy than numeracy and it is slightly negative for non-cognitive outcomes. In the linear regression model children's age, urban-rural differences and parental awareness remain important predictors of children's learning outcomes. However, parents attending school (or not) does not explain variation in children's learning outcomes. Parental awareness is a better predictor of children's learning outcomes than parental school education. This means children's learning can be supported by parents regardless of their own education. The implications call for a development and evaluation of interventions for the improvement of parental awareness. This could lead to changes in parental involvement in education and subsequently impact on learning outcomes.