The biggest fear of students basically very good and average ones is the exam result. For some, expectations are high, while for others fear of failure rules the roost even before the results come out, the stress shows on the faces of such students.
But once, the result is declared, it can be quite a tough time for some. Every year the announcement of CBSE results brings with it distressing stories of students ending up their own lives.
Seventeen-year-old Kanpur student Pawan Verma shot himself with his father’s revolver. Because being a fairly good student, he couldn’t deal with the disappointment of failing his class XII CBSE exams.
Punia, a class 12th student, says,
These score mean a lot to me and my career depends on this.
Parents and society pressurises, marks is all we care for,
says another student Mehek.
Experts say some amount of nervousness is normal in every exam. But when it comes to board exams stress levels shoot up and which might lead to depression.
Child Psychiatrist Dr Amit Sen says,
There is a trend where kids come and if not handled well can lead to serious consequence.
India has one of the highest rates of teenager suicides, stress being the main culprit. But, one must not lose heart and be under stress because that would further complicate matters.
Parents must discuss with their children, the highs and lows of examination. And must never underestimate their kids. A sense of motivation is required on the part of the parents so that no child loses his life for stress of not doing up to the mark in exams. One must relax, be optimistic and keep the faith in oneself. Because nothing can beat a self-confident person.
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