Parents and education: the benefits of getting involved

By Josephine Tovey
Updated December 6 2012 - 10:34am, first published 10:31am

Helicopter parents who hover over their child's every move or tiger parents who push for top marks in every subject have become widespread objects of derision. But a new report has underscored the importance of getting parents actively involved in their child's learning.

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