Parenting, Education, and Social Mobility in Rural China - 9781138848207

Taylor & Francis

Parenting, Education, and Social Mobility in Rural ChinaCultivating dragons and phoenixes\nAuthor(s): Peggy A. Kong\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138848207, 978-1138848207\nSynopsis\nLike many countries around the world, China has been implementing policies aimed at improving parent-school relationships. However, unlike many developed countries, the historical context of family-school relationships has been limited and parents typically do not participate in the school context. Until now, there has been little research conducted in rural China on parental involvement in their childrens education.\n\nThis book investigates the nature of parental involvement in primary childrens education in rural China by using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. It outlines the layered strategies of how rural parents are involved in their childrens schooling, showing that rural parents strongly desire educat.