Exploring the balance between child independence and supervision

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Exploring the delicate balance between allowing children to have independence and ensuring they are guided on the right path, through the lenses of parental and educational perspectives. The conversation delves into the challenges of over-parenting, the significance of fostering independence, and the evolving levels of supervision influenced by changing societal factors.

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