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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC's school (NCS) recently surveyed students and the responses support OP"s point. When asked about sources of pressure,  students ranked their responses like this: 1) themselves 2) parents 3) peers 4) teachers 5) admin.[/quote]

I was a bit shocked on how this was presented -- it felt like it was placing the "blame" on the students while it isn't "at all" the schools "fault." It is a culture built by teachers, admin, and parents that causes kids to put pressure on themselves. Of course this is a simple explanation, but I hope we move to a school culture, at NCS, and society that reduces that amount of pressure students feel like they have to place on themselves. It is unrealistic and unattainable for their mental health. In all of the DC-area privates there should be a reduction in homework, the expectation for perfect grades, and rigorous teaching. I think there is healthy pressure to do well in society and have good college outcomes, but it is seriously harming our kids regardless of their ability and natural tendencies.  [/quote]

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