Monday, March 17th, 2025

Children are losing even before living life, are parents making this big mistake?


‘Wake up at six in the morning, run to school at seven, come home between two and three o’clock, have dinner and go for tuition and then return home from there between eight and nine at night. Having dinner and completing school and tuition homework. Sleep between 12 and 1 am at night.

Are your teenage children also following the same routine? If yes, then it can be harmful for his/her physical and mental health. Every child involved in the race to make a good career and get a package worth lakhs is now involved in an untold race. Where it is forbidden to tire, stop or give up.

It is true that parents always work hard to build a strong foundation for their children’s bright future. But amid this strictness, children also need emotional support. Why is this important, let us know.

That’s why suicide cases are increasing

Increasing stress in children is also becoming a cause of suicide. Mental stress is the cause of 25% of teenage boys and 50% to 75% of adolescent girls’ suicides. There has been a 6% reduction in suicidal tendencies among teenagers. The worrying thing is that there has been an increase of 7% among adolescent girls. In such a situation, it is clear that in today’s time, children are taking suicidal steps due to stress.

Comparison breaks children

Comparison breaks children

It is very common to compare children with others regarding studies. Often parents and teachers believe that this will motivate children. But alas, this comparison breaks children from within. They come into a state of mental conflict. They become stressed and start considering themselves inferior. In such a situation, excessive pressure of expectations from parents and teachers increases on children. Which affects both their mental health and sleep. One Norwegian chapterAccording to Na, long and deep sleep is very important to stay healthy. According to another German study, if you get enough sleep of eight hours every night, you feel more satisfied in life. Without enough sleep, your focus will begin to weaken.

That’s why tension is increasing

That's why tension is increasing

In today’s time, there is a lot of pressure on children to study, which is also the reason for their stress. The pressure of good performance in studies, fear of failure and burden of expectations are making them victims of anxiety and depression. According to the National Mental Health Survey of India, 40% to 90% of teenagers in the country suffering from depression are also facing many other problems. They are facing many mental challenges and sometimes even start consuming drugs. Many times teenage children face bullying, racism and stereotypes, due to which they start feeling lonely. Most of the children do not even ask for help from anyone else in this subject. In such a situation, this stress weakens their performance in studies and their stress increases further.

Students are under untold pressure

Students are under untold pressure

Today every child is under pressure to perform well in studies. This pressure affects both their physical and mental health in some way or the other. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) A survey conducted by the Government of India revealed that 12 to 13% of students in India are suffering from psychological, emotional and behavioral problems. As the pressure of studies increases, this struggle also increases. In such a situation, it is very important that you recognize the mental state of children in time and handle it.

Understand children like this, become a support system

Understand children like this, become a support system

1. Teach your children to face challenges with confidence.

2. Educational institutions need to create a strong healthy environment and system for the students.
3. Talk openly to children about stress and problems. Let them know that they are very important to you.
4. Include mindfulness practice in the curriculum.
5. Be flexible with children. Try to understand their words.
6. Teach children to manage stress, this will enable them to fight stress.
7. Don’t compare your children with others. If you want to motivate them then do it in a positive way.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.

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