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This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between positive parenting attitudes and school adaptation. For the purpose, this study analyzed the seventh wave data of the 4th year of elementary school from Korea Children and Youth Panel Survey (KCYPS) 2010 as a model of Structural Equation. As the result of study, affection and monitoring among types of parenting attitudes and self-esteem have significant effects on school adaptation. But rational explanation parenting attitude has not significant effect on school adaptation. And self-esteem has mediating effect the positive relationship between affection and monitoring among types of parenting attitudes and school adaptation. Based on these findings, this study made the several suggestions. First, in order to create a positive parenting attitude, it was proposed to establish an integrated-resource-center related to parent education to realistically supplement and expand parent education. Second, in order to increase positive parent-youth interactions, family-friendly policies and family programs have been proposed. Third, to enhance self-esteem of youth, this study proposed diversification and activation of youth's self-esteem program.