The Influence of Parental Anxiety on Education and the Role of Tutoring

This chapter explores the growing pressure parents feel about their children's education, driven by anxiety and competition in global education systems. It discusses the impact of media and word-of-mouth on this anxiety, particularly in regions with high youth unemployment rates like Hong Kong and Italy. The conversation covers the motivations behind parents seeking tutoring services, focusing on improving English skills to gain an advantage and the potential inequalities that may arise from increased access to tutoring.