Parenting Tips: An incident has come to light from the Nawada police station area of ​​Ara district, Bihar, that has shocked everyone. A student has taken her own life due to stress from studies and exams. Just imagine what that family must have gone through. But this tragedy is not just about one family, but about society as a whole. This is a question about the education system, which is putting so much pressure on children these days that people take their own lives. The question arises: are we putting too much pressure on children?

In today's times, competition regarding studies has increased significantly. As a result, children feel immense pressure in the race to get good marks, a good rank, and admission to a prestigious college. Sometimes, due to their fear, anxiety about failure, and internal confusion, they take completely wrong steps. The fear of what people will say or the fear of failure haunts them constantly.

Why is the pressure of results increasing?

Comparison: Sometimes, some parents compare their children to others. "Look, so-and-so got so many marks..."
People share their success stories on social media, which makes others feel more like failures.
Children are pressured by the expectations of their parents as well as other family members and relatives.
Children fear that if they score low, they will be disrespected. This fear can gradually lead to stress and depression.

How Parents Should Be With Children
When they see their children's marks, don't criticize them for their low marks. Praise their hard work. Their efforts matter more.
Every child is different. Therefore, never compare your child to others. Doing so can undermine their self-confidence.
If a child is stressed and remains calm, sit them down and talk to them. Listen to what they have to say.
Teach children that one exam doesn't determine everything in life. Learning from failure and moving forward is the true victory.
If your child becomes excessively quiet, angry, or appears depressed, don't hesitate to seek help from a counselor.
Most importantly, reassure your child that their parents are with them no matter what the outcome.

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