The purpose of this investigation was to present in concise form the findings of outstanding specialists in the field of reading regarding the role of parents in the reading education program. Also included was a review of some of the major parent education programs undertaken by several of the larger school systems in the United States for the purpose of acquainting parents with the reading program in their child\u27s school. A brief study of the community of Mequon with which the writer was associated was also included, reviewing the socio-economic background, population growth pattern, and educational growth pattern of the community. The writer attempted to associate this information with the role of the suburban parent in the reading education program
