Teenagers especially are harder for parents to control, for
they are in the most confusing stage of life where they are expected to act
like adults yet still treated like children. They often feel that they cannot
do anything right, much to their own chagrin; creating an endless cycle of
regret and self-pressuring. Sometimes, some parents fail to understand that
just hearing their children out and working together to solve the problem could
save their children so many tears and self-doubts.
With the price of education rising, students all around the
world are more competitive than ever; creating a never ending race to reach the
top with the smartest one at the top of the table. Society puts so much
pressure on these young children to do well that they often produce results in
exchange for their mental health. Students in this day and age often deal with
anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts; stemming from the stress of
their daily lives. These mental illness can hinder studies, change behavioural
characteristics and in extreme cases, even cause death.
How many parents actually know what their children are going
through? They are usually so busy chasing wealth that they often times overlook
their children, yet put an immeasurable amount of pressure on them. This may
drive the younger generation to the brink of anxiety. Stress is good, it keeps
us on our toes; but what about when the stakes have been raised? It can cause
more damage than imaginable. Society at this point expects a generation of
elites, the cream of the crop. How else are they to fight for a place in this
dog-eat-dog world?
Children should be encouraged to delve deeper into their own
personal interests and create a path to the life they want to lead. Parents
play the key role in creating a conducive environment to raise the next
generation of leaders; they shouldn’t create a barrier between them and the
world. It is without a doubt that good parenting is the first step to a bright
future; plus, life is too short to not do what we wish to do.
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