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The Politicization of Parenthood pp 165–180Cite as

Studying at Home: With Whom and in Which Way? Homework Practices and Conflicts in the Family

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In recent years, international comparative studies have provided strong evidence for the powerful influence of students’ socioeconomic background on their educational success. Because the slope of the socioeconomic gradient is particularly steep in Germany, public sensitivity and scientific interest in socialization processes within the family has dramatically increased in this country.

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    At the end of elementary school (the 4th grade), German students are assigned to different school tracks in order to continue their secondary education. Most students attending the highest track run through the Sekundarstufe I (5th to 10th grade) as well as the Sekundarstufe II (11th to 12th or 13th grade). Having completed their final secondary-school examinations (Abitur), they may apply for courses leading to a bachelor and/or master degree. In contrast, the majority of students attending the middle track (Realschule) or the lowest track (Hauptschule) start their vocational trainings at the end of the 9th or 10th grade.

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    Elke Wild

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Wild, E., Yotyodying, S. (2012). Studying at Home: With Whom and in Which Way? Homework Practices and Conflicts in the Family. In: Richter, M., Andresen, S. (eds) The Politicization of Parenthood. Children’s Well-Being: Indicators and Research, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2972-8_13

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