CHILDREN UNDER PRESSURE:THE HIDDEN PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ACADEMIC STRESS ON CHILDREN
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Keywords:Academic stress,Childhood mental health,psychological effects,emotional pressure,school-related anxiety,parental expectations,performance pressure,educational environment,stress-induced disorders,childhood depression,student burnout,achievement anxiety,mental well-being,perfectionism in children,school pressure,emotional development,academic competition,early age stress,coping mechanisms,education and mental health.Abstract
Abstract:In today`s increasingly competitive world,academic achievement has
become a major source of pressure for children,often at the expense og their mental
and emotional well-being.While education is undeniably essential,the overwhelming
expectations placed on young learners by parents,teachers,and society may silently
erode the joys of childhood.This paper explores the hidden psychological effects of
academic stress on children,a topic that is frequently overlooked in conversations about
educational success.Through a review of recent studies,expert opinions,and rel-life
examples,the paper sheds light on how persistent academic stress contributes to
anxiety,depression,sleep disturbances,low self-esteem,and emotional
withdrawal.These effects not only hinder a child`s overall development but also
negatively impact their motivation and long-term attitude towards
learning.Moreover,this study seeks to challenge the notion that academic pressure is
always beneficial by highlighting the thin line between healthy encouragement and
harmful pressure.It also emphasizes that the need for a more balanced ,empathetic
approach in dealing with young learners.The ultimate aim is to raise awareness among
educators,parents,and policymakers about the urgent need to recognize and reduce
academic pressure in children`s lives.
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