By Ogboru, Esther Onyinye
This research study examined the correlation between family factors and reading skills acquisition of primary school pupils in Delta State. The study adopted a correlational design approach in which five research questions were posed and two null hypotheses tested. The population of the study comprised of all the 1,949 pupils in primary 3 in all the 20 primary schools in Asaba. An instrument titled “Correlation between family factors and Reading Skills Acquisition of Pupils (CBFFSAP)” was developed by the researcher to guide the study. 30 items were trail-tested on a sample of 30 pupils in Anambra State. The data obtained were computed using Crobach Alpha method. This gave an orarall score of 0.75. The five research questions were analyzed using mean and Standard Deviation, while the t-test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. An overview of the overall results showed that relationship exists between the educational levels of parents/guardians and reading skill acquisition of children, relationship exists between the occupation of parents and reading skill acquisition of children. Equally, bilingualism in a great extent affects the reading skill acquisition of children, relationship between siblings in the home and reading skill acquisition. Also, relationship exists between authoritarian parents and reading skill acquisition of children. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that; parents should provide their children with quality childcare, books and toys to encourage children in various learning activities at home for their language skill acquisition. Based on the findings of the study, limitations of the study were identified and suggestions for further studies and limitations were made.