Authors : Arundhathi E.; P. Srilekha; Dr. Sivasakti Balan. D. P.; R. J. Thayumanaswamy

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar1525

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Abstract : This study examines the relationship between parental income and the allocation of education-related expenditure, focusing on how financial capacity shapes household decisions regarding children’s education. Education is widely regarded as both a fundamental social requirement and a key investment in human capital. However, the level and pattern of spending vary considerably across different income groups. Households with higher income levels typically invest more in private schooling, advanced learning resources, digital technologies, extracurricular activities, and coaching classes, thereby enhancing educational opportunities for their children. In contrast, lower-income households, despite often allocating a larger share of their limited income to education, tend to focus primarily on essential expenses such as school fees, textbooks, uniforms, and basic stationery. This contrast reflects not only differences in the amount of educational spending but also in the quality and distribution of resources. The findings indicate that parental income plays a significant role in determining children’s access to diverse educational inputs, which ultimately affects learning outcomes and future socio-economic mobility.

Keywords : Economic Mobility, Expenditure, Income, Academics, Extracurricular Activity.

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