Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
The contemporary generation of juveniles is predisposed to pressing demands posed by their studies, the society around them and the overwhelming influence of the media in all manifestations. The source of these challenges are visible, but the panaceas os elusive. Thus, one needs to dig deeper.
The most prominent source of immense load on young minds is the need to perform at formal tuition. Constantly rising emphasis on testing has made life miserable for youngsters as they are caught between two extremes, learning and preparing for examinations, leaving them with little time for extracurricular activities. The crisis further deepens when parents also raise the bar of expectations from their wards, which many times also mirrors the social perspective. Since every parent wants their children to outperform those of their peers and social connections.
Similarly, peer pressure and perspectives formed by engaging with electronic games television and the internet have a far reaching impact on tender minds who are required to adhere to the norms established by their mothers and fathers, and also address their own aspirations, fostered by engaging with those of their age groups and various external sources of information. Most are found facing a dilemma.
However, the panacea for this predicament can only be found if schools and parents make joint efforts. Where the former should reduce the frequency of the examinations, the latter should stop comparing their offspring and start seeing them as distinct individuals. Furthermore, there is also a need to make expectations more realistic besides, monitoring how young ones interact with the outer world.
In hindsight, although the situation is bemusing as youngsters face numerous uncertainties, things can be improved and life made easier for them if parents and schools act prudently and embrace a sensitive approach towards young individuals.
