Nowadays, it is common that pressure on school and university students has been rising and they are pushed to study very hard since they are young. At the same time, however, there is some uncertainty as to the merits and demerits of the situation. In this essay, I will examine both sides of the debate to seek a conclusion.
To begin with, giving students study pressure can develop students’ independent study skills. In addition, students are able to develop the habits of time time-management and self-discipline. Moreover, a competitive learning environment will be beneficial to the realization of their potential.
On the other hand, too much pressure on students is likely to bring some health problems, such as short sight, obesity and cervical spondylosis. Furthermore, pushing students to attend many after-school classes will result in some economic problems, inasmuch as they are prohibitively expensive and luxuries that few working parents can afford. Also, learners will become disconnected with peers.
To summarise, there is no doubt that an intense learning atmosphere improves their academic skills, as well as preparing them for future work and lives. At the same time, however, the exam-oriented education takes a heavy toll on physical health, families’ finance and interpersonal relationships. In the final analysis, therefore, one can only conclude that pressure can be a contributing factor in individuals’ success, but it should be controlled to a certain acceptable degree.