Are More Parents Avoiding Saying 'Go Study'? Surprising Reality: 54% of Guardians Give High Marks to Children's Autonomous Home Learning

■Do children really study at home? The real voices of parents How children spend their time outside of school is likely a topic of interest for many parents. With smartphones, games, and video streaming services readily available to capture children's interest, many parents feel anxious, wondering, 'Is my child really studying properly at home?' On the other hand, an increasing number of families value their children's autonomy and avoid pushing them to study more than necessary. So, how do parents actually perceive their children's home learning? This time, in collaboration with KATEKYO Gakuin Miyagi, we conducted a survey on 'Children's Home Learning' targeting 100 men and women nationwide who had indicated in a preliminary survey that they have children of high school age or younger. *When citing the content of this press release, please adhere to the following: - State that the source is a 'survey by NEXER Inc. and KATEKYO Gakuin Miyagi.' - Include a link to KATEKYO Gakuin Miyagi (https://www.katekyo-miyagi.jp/). 'Survey on Children's Home Learning' Overview Survey Method: Online questionnaire Survey Period: May 7, 2026 - May 14, 2026 Survey Target: Men and women nationwide who answered in a preliminary survey that they have children of high school age or younger Valid Responses: 100 samples Questions: Q1: Do you feel that your child studies autonomously at home? Q2: Do you ever prompt your child to 'go study'? Q3: Do you have your child use learning services such as private tutors or cram schools? Q4: Please select all the services you use. (Multiple answers allowed) Q5: Please tell us the reason for using the service. Q6: Do you ever feel that you want your child to 'study more at home'? Q7: Please tell us the reason why. *As a general rule, figures are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%. ■54.0% responded that their children 'study autonomously' at home First, we asked if they felt their children study autonomously at home. The results were 21.0% for 'Strongly feel so' and 33.0% for 'Somewhat feel so.' Together, 54.0% of parents feel that their children study autonomously at home. On the other hand, 'Don't really feel so' was 27.0%, and 'Don't feel so at all' was 19.0%. In total, 46.0% of families seem to feel that their children's self-motivated learning attitude is lacking. ■55.0% of families 'rarely' or 'never' prompt their children to 'go study' Next, we asked if they ever prompt their children to 'go study.' The results were 'Almost every day' at 15.0%, 'Several times a week' at 23.0%, and 'Several times a month' at 7.0%. Conversely, 'Rarely' was 31.0%, and 'Never' was 24.0%. Combined, 55.0% of families rarely or never have occasion to prompt their children to study. Previously, the common image was of parents telling their children to 'Go study.' However, it seems that more families today respect their children's autonomy and refrain from interfering more than necessary. ■75.0% responded that they 'do not use' learning services like private tutors or cram schools for their children Next, we asked if they have their children use learning services such as private tutors or cram schools. The results were 25.0% of parents answering 'Yes' and 75.0% answering 'No.' While a certain number of families utilize private tutors and cram schools, it is clear that three-quarters of the total do not use learning services. ■'Group cram schools' are the most used learning service at 60.0% We asked those who responded that they use learning services to specify what they use. The most common answer was 'Group cram schools' at 60.0%. This was followed by 'Individual tutoring schools' at 32.0%, 'Correspondence courses' at 20.0%, and 'Online learning services' at 16.0%. This suggests that cram schools remain a primary option for supplementing home learning. Meanwhile, correspondence courses and online learning services are also used by a certain percentage, indicating that more families are choosing learning methods that suit their situation and their child's personality. So, for what reasons do parents have their children use these learning services? We asked for the reasons for each choice, and here are some of them. For those using 'Group cram schools': - 'It's essential for university entrance exams.' (Male, 50s) - 'Because my child is taking junior high entrance exams.' (Male, 40s) - 'To develop study habits.' (Male, 40s) For those using 'Individual tutoring schools': - 'It seems more likely to motivate my child than a group cram school.' (Male, 50s) - 'Because when I, the mother, try to teach, my child doesn't listen properly or doesn't think.' (Female, 30s) - 'To improve academic performance.' (Male, 50s) For those using 'Correspondence courses': - 'My older daughter used Shinken Zemi for a long time and it was good, so I'm having my 3rd-grade daughter do it too.' (Female, 40s) - 'School alone is not enough.' (Female, 40s) For those using 'Online learning services': - 'For exam preparation.' (Male, 50s) - 'For future entrance exams.' (Male, 40s) The reasons for use vary by family, including exam preparation, establishing study habits, and support for subjects that are difficult to teach at home. There was also a comment that 'when parents teach, children don't listen properly.' It seems that emotions can easily get involved at home, and many parents find it difficult to teach their children. The idea of relying on external professional services for areas that cannot be fully covered by the family's efforts alone seems to be spreading. ■45.0% responded that they want their children to 'study more at home' Finally, we asked if they ever feel that they want their children to 'study more at home.' The results were 'Strongly feel so' at 15.0% and 'Somewhat feel so' at 30.0%. In total, 45.0% of parents feel they want their children to study more. On the other hand, 'Don't really feel so' was 28.0%, and 'Don't feel so at all' was 27.0%, meaning a combined 55.0% of families are not significantly dissatisfied with the current amount of study. The results on satisfaction with the amount of study were split almost evenly. We asked for the reasons why they want their children to 'study more at home,' and here are some of them. Reasons for wanting children to 'study more at home': - 'They only watch TV and play games, and I'm worried they don't study.' (Female, 40s) - 'Because I want them to make it a habit.' (Female, 30s) - 'Because they spend a long time looking at their smartphone.' (Female, 40s) - 'Because I don't want them to have regrets when they become adults.' (Male, 30s) - 'It seems like the school curriculum alone is not enough.' (Female, 40s) - 'Because they don't study unless I tell them to.' (Female, 50s) Reasons cited include concerns about time spent on games and smartphones, a desire for children to develop study habits, and anxiety about the future and exams. In particular, comments like 'I want them to make it a habit' and 'they don't study unless I tell them to' suggest that parents are not simply hoping for an increase in study time. It seems many families want their children to understand the necessity of learning and be able to sit at their desks autonomously. ■Conclusion This survey revealed that 54.0% of parents feel their children study autonomously at home, indicating that a majority of families have a positive view of their children's home learning. Furthermore, 55.0% of families responded that they 'rarely' or 'never' prompt their children to study, suggesting that many families respect their children's autonomy and avoid excessive interference. Only 25.0% of families use learning services like private tutors or cram schools, making it clear that in many households, learning is supported by the child's own efforts and family support. To cultivate a child's study habits, it may be important to find a method that suits the family's situation and the child's personality, such as watching over their autonomous learning at home, utilizing cram schools or correspondence courses, or incorporating online learning. - Please state that the source is a 'survey by NEXER Inc. and KATEKYO Gakuin Miyagi.' - Please include a link to KATEKYO Gakuin Miyagi (https://www.katekyo-miyagi.jp/). 【About KATEKYO Gakuin Miyagi】 Head Office: KATEKYO Building, 2-8-6 Minami-Chitose, Nagano-shi, Nagano Miyagi Area Representative: Kazuma Takizawa Sendai Nagamachi School: Nagamachi Little Hills 2-A, 3-6-1 Nagamachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Tomiya City Higashikoyodai Classroom: 1-9-21 Higashikoyodai, Tomiya-shi, Miyagi TEL: 022-797-3933 【About NEXER Inc.】 Head Office: 11F Rise Arena Building, 4-5-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 Representative Director: Yuya Miyata URL: https://www.nexer.co.jp Business Content: SEO, Web Branding, Web Advertising, Website Production, Media