Feinstein

• Why are middle class parents more likely to encourage academic success?

  High levels of education
• What style of parenting do middle class parents adopt?

  Emphasise importance of academic success

  High expectations

  Use discipline effectively
• What style of parenting do working class parents use?

  Inconsistent

  Ineffective discipline
• What are the effects of the poor style of parenting adopted by the working class?

  Children cannot regulate their own behaviour - poor relations with teachers - inconsistency with work completion - poor academic performance
• What do middle class parents engage with?

  Educational activities
• What are examples of educational activities?

  Educational days out

  Attending school events - parents evening