While parental involvement in the form of aspirations for their children's academic achievement is related to the degree of academic achievement, it is more beneficial to find ways to make the child more motivated in a who can take advantage of their own learning (Fan et al, 2001, p.17). Students should be motivated to succeed academically for their own benefit, not because of their parents' dreams and aspirations. Parents can influence their children's motivation by providing a sense of security and support, not by relentlessly pushing for academic excellence. When students see parents as role models and trusted partners in learning, it helps them evaluate their own abilities and performance (Gonzalez-DeHass et al, 2005, p. 118). Parents must appeal to their children's motivations so that they can achieve maximum academic success. This can also be done by communicating the importance of education or taking educational trips to show where academics can apply to the real world, as shown in My Virtual Teen. The virtual parent believed that high school biology might be a challenge for their child, so they attempted to increase interest in the topic. This was done by taking nature excursions and observing organisms under a microscope (Manis, 2006). Additionally, when parents show interest and enthusiasm in what their children are learning, they provide a support system at home that strengthens the child's academic learning and reinforces the value of education (Gonzalez-DeHass et al., 2005,