Brofenbrenner's (1979) ecological model explains development using 5 systems in which a person interacts. According to Bronfenbrenner's theory, parental education is an influence within the Exosystem and socioeconomic status is an influence within the Macrosystem. However, when studying development it is important to take into account the influences of all 5 systems and how their interactions as a whole aid development. Bronfenbrenner explained the Chronosystem as changes over the course of a person's life. The Chronosystem can undoubtedly have a great influence on academic success as education constantly changes and the requirements that children must meet change and differ from year to year (Shawer, Gilmore, & Banks-Joseph, 2008). While a child's parents may have performed well at school, this may not mean they are able to offer support and knowledge to their child, as schools are forced to change their curriculum to fit government requirements. It is important to consider that what parents were taught as children may not be perceived as necessary knowledge for this purpose