Explore the research questions surrounding parental homework involvement in a lecture presented by Dr. Hanna Dumont, senior researcher at the German Institute for International Educational Research, at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Education. Delivered in the Faculty of Education's main building, this 11-minute segment represents Chapter 4 of a comprehensive presentation examining data and insights from Germany and Switzerland regarding how parents' involvement in homework can both benefit and potentially hinder student development. Part of a larger series available through Kyoto University OpenCourseWare, gain valuable perspectives on the complex dynamics between parental support and academic achievement.