How do I get rid of parental pressure?

Explain that you’re worried you can’t meet their expectations. Tell them what you see for your future, even if the answer is “I don’t know.” Proving that you’re thinking about what’s next – even if you’re not sure – might make them feel more secure. Listen to what they have to say.

How does parental pressure affect the youth of today?

The state of academic parental pressure on our children is such that every hour a student commits suicide. Depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorders, disruptive behaviour disorders and several other mental health problems are severely affecting children’s development.

Why are Indian students so stressed?

The reasons are countless, but failure in examination, unemployment, and depression are the major ones. The Psychologists assert that students suffer from anxiety and traumatic disorder relating to fear of examination and peer pressure from parents to push their children into getting better grades.

What are the problems faced by Indian parents?

Guilt. Indian parents operate on large sums of guilt, a gift from their own parents. They constantly feel like they’re not enough, not doing enough and haven’t given enough to their children. They feel guilty towards their extended families, guilty towards their parents, guilty with themselves.

What do Indian parents think about finding the right person?

However, according to Indian parents, the only pre-requisite for marriage is being of marriageable age. As for finding the right person, kids don’t really have to worry about that because that’s what parents are for! Indian parents think, in fact firmly believe, that there is nothing about their kids’ life that they can’t understand.

Do Indian parents allow academics to take a beating while practicing?

Most Indian parents are, however, unable to shrug off the need to pursue academics simultaneously. Sachin Tendulkar, India’s best known cricketer, caused many parents to sit up and don their thinking hats when he revealed that his parents allowed academics to take a beating while he was out practicing.

Are You being raised by over-bearing and abusive parents in India?

This post is dedicated to all the Indian kids out there who are being raised by over-bearing and abusive parents. ( I write this for you with love and understanding, compassion and hope for healing) Yes, those of you who suffering in the care and control of their parents. (And even adults who survived a detrimental childhood)