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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know... I was a major gunner during high school, college, grad school, no burn out.  But looking back, I appreciate my Mom in particular pushing me to put down the books.  I think baking some cookies, taking a walk, picking a family movie would all be valuable breaks.[/quote]

I agree w/PP.
As an 8th grader I overheard some conversations between my parents worrying about money and college tuition for me and my sister.  I also remember my older sister and mom frequently arguing over grades and getting into college.

I decided that I would study super hard, get ahead, get great grades and earn an academic scholarship so there would be nothing for my parents to worry about or to cause arguments in our family.  Mind you... no one ever did anything to give specifically give me the impression that this was a good idea or pressure me to get good grades.  It was all pressure I put on myself.

One weekend, my dad realized what was going on, hid my books and sent me to visit an aunt who took me skiing for an afternoon... I really enjoyed myself!

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