Should universities share student transcripts with parents?

Ding Heng, an expert on parental access to academic records, joins Steve Hatherly, who provides insights on student rights and responsibilities. They explore the complex balance between students' privacy and parents' financial investment in education. The discussion includes the trend of Chinese universities sharing transcripts with parents, addressing its effects on student stress. They also touch on the cultural differences in attitudes towards academic involvement and rights, alongside a light-hearted debate about the etiquette of reclining seats on planes.