This chapter discusses the complex relationship between parents, teachers, and schools in the education system, highlighting the challenges faced by teachers in meeting parental expectations and the impact of parental involvement on children's academic performance.
Parents are now stepping into classrooms in elementary schools in Beijing and Shanghai, to participate in a new cooperative education model. While it aims to foster stronger bonds between home, school, and community, it also raises questions: Can this kind of parental involvement transform education for the better? Is it fair to expect such a high level of involvement from parents? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Brandon Yates