Academic pressure On adolescents
Academic pressure On adolescents
Academic pressure On adolescents
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<strong>Academic</strong> <strong>pressure</strong><br />
<strong>On</strong> <strong>adolescents</strong><br />
By<br />
Steven Wilders<br />
So what exactly is academic<br />
<strong>pressure</strong>?<br />
The <strong>pressure</strong> a student receives<br />
from family or society that causes<br />
stress over school and future<br />
success. This can cause students to<br />
focus on school too much, which can<br />
lead to severe problems.
Where does this <strong>pressure</strong> to<br />
succeed come from?<br />
Authoritarian Parents<br />
• Expect their child to<br />
succeed<br />
• Very demading<br />
• Encourage effort<br />
Family Background<br />
• Many families partiularliy from Asia tend<br />
to value academics.<br />
• Grades are seen as the most important<br />
part of life.<br />
• Wealty families expect more from their<br />
children.<br />
A Changing World<br />
• More competition in the job market<br />
• Desire for money and a better life<br />
• The desire to get into a good college<br />
• Staying ahead of classmates in terms of<br />
GPA
What are the warning signs that<br />
you might be working too hard?<br />
Abuse of Stimulants<br />
Perscription medication<br />
for ADD is borrowed from<br />
friends.<br />
Abuse of unhealty energy<br />
drinks<br />
Obsession with Grades<br />
Instead of seeing your<br />
friend you see a<br />
competitor in terms of<br />
class rank<br />
Overextending Yourself<br />
Many ambitious students<br />
are in several clubs in<br />
order to boost their<br />
transcripts<br />
Destructive Behavior<br />
Many students frustrated<br />
with the <strong>pressure</strong>s of<br />
school tend to act out in<br />
violent and<br />
uncharacteristic ways<br />
Cheating in School<br />
Rampent cheating is a way<br />
of keeping up with school<br />
while balancing other<br />
activities
Things you can do to help you<br />
cope with academic stress<br />
Many schools have programs with consolers<br />
set up to help studnets with academic needs.<br />
This is not just for students who are behind<br />
in their work, but for kids who are<br />
overextended and need help budgeting<br />
their time.<br />
Confront your parents and<br />
explain to them that the<br />
<strong>pressure</strong> is getting to you<br />
and that a change in<br />
lifestyle is needed.<br />
Relax by<br />
listening to<br />
any type of<br />
music that you<br />
find pleasant<br />
Give yoga a<br />
try<br />
SLEEP!<br />
Take time out<br />
of your day<br />
and focus on<br />
peaceful<br />
thoughts
Some helpful links for you<br />
- If you are feeling tense and<br />
stressed out here is a site with<br />
some great suggestions for<br />
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES<br />
- Here is a great site for learning<br />
about STIMULANT ABUSE and<br />
ways to treat the problem.<br />
- This site provides some help with<br />
DEALING WITH YOUR PARENTS<br />
about school or other important<br />
issues.