The Parents’ View on The Impact of The Entrepreneurial Capacity of 8th Grade Secondary School Students’ Social Activities

In this study, it was aimed at putting forward the parent’ view on the impact of the entrepreneurial capacity of 8th grade student's social activities. This study was designed by qualitative phenomenological research . Data were collected through structured interviews method consists of 4 questions. Participants of this study were the parents (N:24) whose children studying in the 8th grade in ？zmir in the 2014-2015 academic year. Data were analyzed by content analysis. In this study parents stated that they canalized their children into activities, such as doing sports, attending seminars, whatching movies and theater and giving them responsibility in society to improve their entrepreneurial skills. parents should also focus on activities that support project planning and execution, creativity, risk taking, awareness of ethical values, and management skills. However, almost all of the participating parents indicated that they are interested in gaining entrepreneurship to their children. It can be argued that parents do not have enough knowledge about where to benefit from entrepreneurship. Teachers and parents should work together to support the entrepreneurial personality traits of the students