Quality time rather than study time improves teens' educational aspirations

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 21:39 in Psychology & Sociology

Teenagers who spend quality time with their parents are more likely to want to further their studies, according to a study. Researchers found that adolescents who take part in cultural activities with their mother and father were more likely to aspire to continue their studies post-16 than those who didn't. This is compared to even those who attended homework clubs or participated in extra-curricular activities.

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