Parental Perception of the Education of their Adolescent Children: Evidence from Greek Secondary Education

Abstract

In most countries, the transition from compulsory secondary education to post- compulsory secondary education is the most critical phase of the education process. The choices made by adolescents have direct consequences not only for individuals but also for the whole of society. Moreover, this particular choice significantly affects the function of the whole education system and the socio-economic system. The choice of job occupation is a critical decision that young people are usually obliged to take at the age of fifteen. In order to assist with the decision-making, reliable information and channels of communication appear to be necessary. Clarification of individual objectives, the specification and interpretation of future work opportunities in terms of satisfaction and career development, is usually a painful process not only for the adolescents but also for their families since they play a key role in the decision-making process.