How Parental Involvement Shapes a Student’s College Journey

How Parental Involvement Shapes a Student’s College Journey

Students often perceive parent involvement as a nuisance. They would much rather tackle school assignments themselves, without being coddled by their family. However, as it turns out, parents can be vital in helping their offspring with their college journey. Parents’ engagement is not only important for college success. It also plays a crucial role in ensuring kids’ social development and emotional well-being. Numerous studies show that childre…

Faith in the American Dream Shapes How Parents Invest in Their Kids

The “American Dream” has long promised that hard work can lead to a better life. But today, many Americans doubt that their children will be better off than they are. New research sheds light on how this loss of faith affects parenting. A team of researchers from Georgetown, the University of Chicago, and other institutions studied how parents’ beliefs about economic mobility influence the time and money they invest in their children. Their find…