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What Drives China’s Helicopter Parents?

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

The author, a sociologist, on the real reasons for the rise of China’s ultracompetitive “chicken-blood” parents.

What Happened When China Expanded Its Higher Education System?

Higher education expansion is generally linked to increased student body diversity and a more equitable distribution of wealth.

Taking Aim at China’s ‘3:30 p.m. Dilemma’

Regardless of policy changes, wealthy parents have the resources needed to make after-school hours productive. That leaves working-class families in a bind.