Date

5-2025

Document Type

Capstone Project (Campus-Only Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Liberal Studies

Major

Liberal Studies

First Advisor

Paoze Thao

Abstract

This senior capstone project explores the behavioral effects of co-parenting styles on elementary school students, focusing on how differing parental dynamics shape children's behavior in educational settings. Based on observations in an after-school program, this research seeks to bridge the gap between home and school by equipping educators with a deeper understanding on how co-parenting relationships influence student behavior. Drawing from scholarly literature, interviews with teachers and parents, and anonymous student surveys, this study identifies patterns linking cooperative co-parenting with improved emotional regulation and classroom behavior, while high-conflict co-parenting correlates with increased behavioral challenges. This research emphasizes the importance of consistency, communication, and collaboration between co-parents in supporting student development. The results demonstrate that understanding co-parenting styles is essential not only for identifying the behavioral needs of elementary school students but also for equipping educators with strategies to support diverse student behaviors, ultimately enhancing their academic and social success in the classroom.

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