NPSC revamps parenting support strategy survey reveals growing disconnect from children

A newly released national survey has revealed a troubling decline in parent-child relationships in Jamaica, prompting the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) to intensify efforts aimed at helping families reconnect through more targeted and strategic interventions. Findings from the 2026 Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) show that Jamaican parents are increasingly disconnected from their children’s lives, a trend the NPSC says confirms concerns it has been raising for…