Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea

About The Letha Ram Mohan has been in the field of education for more than 25 years. She had worked in reputed schools of Delhi before becoming a teacher educator. Since then she has been associated with renowned Universities like Jamia Milia Islamia, GGSIPU and IGNOU. Her specialisation is in Teaching of English. Besides teaching, she is passionate about research especially on matters related to socio-psychology. Her topics for M.Phil dissertation and doctoral thesis reflect her deep interest in parental involvement in the academic activities of their children. Her book 'Curriculum Instructions and Evaluation' based on the syllabus of GGSIPU has been widely appreciated. Her recent book Career Aspirations and Adolescents 'also based on research has been welcomed by educationists and psychologists and is equally useful for scholars, counselors, parents, teachers and adolescents themselves. The author has also presented many papers and published many research articles at National and International level which are relevant to the teaching learning process. Content # Preface. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE. Introduction. Parent-child Relationship. Adolescence. Parental Influence. Parenting Style. Parental Support. Parental Involvement Motivational Factors Mechanisms of Involvement Parental Involvement and Student Outcome Parental Involvement in High School School Climate Barriers. Parental Socio-economic Status. Current Issues. Rationale for the St