Academic pressure On adolescents

Academic pressure
On adolescents
By
Steven Wilders
So what exactly is academic
pressure?
The pressure a student receives
from family or society that causes
stress over school and future
success. This can cause students to
focus on school too much, which can
lead to severe problems.

Where does this pressure to
succeed come from?
Authoritarian Parents
• Expect their child to
succeed
• Very demading
• Encourage effort
Family Background
• Many families partiularliy from Asia tend
to value academics.
• Grades are seen as the most important
part of life.
• Wealty families expect more from their
children.
A Changing World
• More competition in the job market
• Desire for money and a better life
• The desire to get into a good college
• Staying ahead of classmates in terms of
GPA

What are the warning signs that
you might be working too hard?
Abuse of Stimulants
Perscription medication
for ADD is borrowed from
friends.
Abuse of unhealty energy
drinks
Obsession with Grades
Instead of seeing your
friend you see a
competitor in terms of
class rank
Overextending Yourself
Many ambitious students
are in several clubs in
order to boost their
transcripts
Destructive Behavior
Many students frustrated
with the pressures of
school tend to act out in
violent and
uncharacteristic ways
Cheating in School
Rampent cheating is a way
of keeping up with school
while balancing other
activities

Things you can do to help you
cope with academic stress
Many schools have programs with consolers
set up to help studnets with academic needs.
This is not just for students who are behind
in their work, but for kids who are
overextended and need help budgeting
their time.
Confront your parents and
explain to them that the
pressure is getting to you
and that a change in
lifestyle is needed.
Relax by
listening to
any type of
music that you
find pleasant
Give yoga a
try
SLEEP!
Take time out
of your day
and focus on
peaceful
thoughts

Some helpful links for you
- If you are feeling tense and
stressed out here is a site with
some great suggestions for
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
- Here is a great site for learning
about STIMULANT ABUSE and
ways to treat the problem.
- This site provides some help with
DEALING WITH YOUR PARENTS
about school or other important
issues.