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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is extremely stressed by the whole process. Maintaining high grades, rigorous classes, athletics, finding meaningful extracurriculars, high pressure among peers.

It’s a lot of stress. I have no personal stress over it, but I AM involved, supportive and try to help where I can. [/quote]

[b]I take on all the stress, and I don't know how not to, or not to feel hugely responsible.[/b]I feel like where they end up with good guidance v. low guidance/bad guidance will be different, and I am the one making the difference.[b] It feels like too much on my shoulders to decide.[/b][/quote]

Get yourself to a therapist ASAP.  For you. Focused on addressing this specific issue. [b]Like literally print out the OP and this post, and hand them both to the therapist to get started.[/b]

There's nothing wrong with you.  But this particular mindset is unhealthy, and your current set of beliefs (including that you are responsible for everything) is clearly crushing you.

I can relate 100%, and I assure you therapy can change your life in this area.  You do not need to be carrying such an impossible burden.  Plus it would benefit your kids, too.  (Though your well-being alone is more than enough reason to talk with a therapist about this.)[/quote]

This is a really good idea.[/quote]

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