Recent suicides at Langley HS?

[Anonymous]

Today in the Health section of The Washington Post: In a survey of 1,018 teenagers, 83% said that school was "somewhat or significant source of stress." Twenty-seven percent reported "extreme stress" during the school year, though that number fell to 13% percent during the summer.

It may be crucial for each high school to take their own surveys.

"stress" is subjective--especially in the minds of teens. What else do they have to be stressed about?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Today in the Health section of The Washington Post: In a survey of 1,018 teenagers, 83% said that school was "somewhat or significant source of stress." Twenty-seven percent reported "extreme stress" during the school year, though that number fell to 13% percent during the summer.

It may be crucial for each high school to take their own surveys.

"stress" is subjective--especially in the minds of teens. What else do they have to be stressed about?

Family disfunction.

[Anonymous]

School may be the "source" of stress--but the stress is probably coming from the home and is about school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:School may be the "source" of stress--but the stress is probably coming from the home and is about school.

It's a combination.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Today in the Health section of The Washington Post: In a survey of 1,018 teenagers, 83% said that school was "somewhat or significant source of stress." Twenty-seven percent reported "extreme stress" during the school year, though that number fell to 13% percent during the summer.

It may be crucial for each high school to take their own surveys.

"stress" is subjective--especially in the minds of teens. What else do they have to be stressed about?

The kids answered the questions. How about listening to them instead of being dismissive?!

[Anonymous]

The academic competition in some schools is horrid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:School may be the "source" of stress--but the stress is probably coming from the home and is about school.

Except for the kids surveyed by the APA said that their stress rate dropped significantly over the summer. Parent would still be riding them if that was the case.

If you read the survey, the kids also stated that juggling too many activities is a factor. My kid mentioned this, and it was a significant reason why she changed schools - her new school built those things into the curriculum and though the activities were required 2/3 of the year, the school adjusted the assignments/homework to make room for those. So she has a long day, but a fulfilling one. She doesn't worry about how to fill out her 'resume' for her college application. That's a significant stressor for a lot of kids, where they feel they are expected to get high grades, high SATs, do volunteer work and participate in extra-curriculars to be considered for college. It's just too much!

[Anonymous]

The kids answered the questions. How about listening to them instead of being dismissive?!

Yes. And my kid always told me that "everyone else was allowed to do........". Their perspective is different when they are teens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:School may be the "source" of stress--but the stress is probably coming from the home and is about school.

Except for the kids surveyed by the APA said that their stress rate dropped significantly over the summer. Parent would still be riding them if that was the case.

If you read the survey, the kids also stated that juggling too many activities is a factor. My kid mentioned this, and it was a significant reason why she changed schools - her new school built those things into the curriculum and though the activities were required 2/3 of the year, the school adjusted the assignments/homework to make room for those. So she has a long day, but a fulfilling one. She doesn't worry about how to fill out her 'resume' for her college application. That's a significant stressor for a lot of kids, where they feel they are expected to get high grades, high SATs, do volunteer work and participate in extra-curriculars to be considered for college. It's just too much!

Shouldn't posts about Bullis be on the private schools forum? You never give it a rest.

[Anonymous]

07:18 - could you mention which school?

Others - do your schools do this as well? If so, can you name the school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

The kids answered the questions. How about listening to them instead of being dismissive?!

Yes. And my kid always told me that "everyone else was allowed to do........". Their perspective is different when they are teens.

So there is no value?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:School may be the "source" of stress--but the stress is probably coming from the home and is about school.

Except for the kids surveyed by the APA said that their stress rate dropped significantly over the summer. Parent would still be riding them if that was the case.

If you read the survey, the kids also stated that juggling too many activities is a factor. My kid mentioned this, and it was a significant reason why she changed schools - her new school built those things into the curriculum and though the activities were required 2/3 of the year, the school adjusted the assignments/homework to make room for those. So she has a long day, but a fulfilling one. She doesn't worry about how to fill out her 'resume' for her college application. That's a significant stressor for a lot of kids, where they feel they are expected to get high grades, high SATs, do volunteer work and participate in extra-curriculars to be considered for college. It's just too much!

Shouldn't posts about Bullis be on the private schools forum? You never give it a rest.

Not while these kids are killing themselves. No

[Anonymous]

Haven't you (transferred DD outta there mom) been escorted away from this thread at least 3 times? Please start a spinoff to voice your concerns. Again. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:School may be the "source" of stress--but the stress is probably coming from the home and is about school.

Except for the kids surveyed by the APA said that their stress rate dropped significantly over the summer. Parent would still be riding them if that was the case.

If you read the survey, the kids also stated that juggling too many activities is a factor. My kid mentioned this, and it was a significant reason why she changed schools - her new school built those things into the curriculum and though the activities were required 2/3 of the year, the school adjusted the assignments/homework to make room for those. So she has a long day, but a fulfilling one. She doesn't worry about how to fill out her 'resume' for her college application. That's a significant stressor for a lot of kids, where they feel they are expected to get high grades, high SATs, do volunteer work and participate in extra-curriculars to be considered for college. It's just too much!

Shouldn't posts about Bullis be on the private schools forum? You never give it a rest.

9:38, would you please take your personal cat fight somewhere else? Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't you (transferred DD outta there mom) been escorted away from this thread at least 3 times? Please start a spinoff to voice your concerns. Again. Thanks.

+1000
I actually picture that mom as the same type of person who interviewed Bode Miller and made him cry. "Oh tell us more about how upset you were and what was going through your mind, please break down in tears as you remember the saddest moment in your life so all my viewers can rubberneck at you." BARF.