Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?

Children are under tremendous

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these days. They are required to excel in their studies as well as in extra-curricular activities. They are

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required to have a brilliant career once they grow up. Parental

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is the number one cause of stress on children. Parents want their kids to be super achievers. They do not really care whether their child has the required talent or not. Most children now get hardly any time to play or socialize. They spend much of the day in schools and coaching centres. And afterwards they attend music, drawing and sports lessons. Many of them get barely five or six hours of sleep. Yet, both parents and teachers expect them to stay alert in the class and score excellent grades in their exams. Children are too young to cope with any kind of

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. Since stress and tension affect their emotional, physical and intellectual development, it is important to shield them from unwanted pressures. Parents need to realize that by expecting too much from their children they are actually setting themselves up for failure and disappointment.

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, they should have realistic goals and ambitions. Time management is equally important. The child should spend their energy on only those things that truly matter.

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, a child who has no real talent for singing should not have to attend music lessons.

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, children who are not very sporty should be allowed to skip sports practice. They can use the time,

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saved on other activities they are interested in. To conclude, the gap between reality and expectation is the real cause of

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on children. Since

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affects the normal growth and development of children, it is important to shield them from unwanted

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. Both parents and teachers can make life less stressful for children by setting realistic goals for them.