Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the determination process of parents with regard to their continuous involvement in a kindergarten in support of child rearing. The data of this study, which were analyzed by Trajectory Equifinality Modeling, obtained from interviews with four parents who had continuous experiences in parental involvement. The parental decision-making process, from first participation to continuous participation, was clarified. Through parental involvement, the respondents first recognized their child’s situation in the kindergarten. Subsequently, they became aware of other aspects of child rearing and acquired many new insights into child rearing. The respondents regarded continuous parental involvement as a means to maintain a balance in their involvement with their own children.
