parents education and attitudes Douglas (1964) argued that WC parents place less value on education, less encouragement and ambition for their children , thus attended school less resulting in lower motivation and achievement 4 their kids
feinstein 08 found that MC higher qualifications helped them socialise their kids in many ways : parenting style is more likely to support achievement and independence e.g. discipline and high expectations , use of income is more likely to be used to promote children's success e.g. tuition, books, parents educational behaviours - educated parents are more aware of what's needed to succeed and engage in diff behaviours e.g. reading , helping w hw etc.