Children are being pressurized by their parents these days. There are a number of reasons why this is happening, and in my opinion, it negatively affects children.
On the one hand, the pressure exerted by parents on their children may stem from various factors. High parental expectation, fueled by a strong desire for children’s success and prosperous future, is probably the main reason in this regard. For instance, a parent, who strongly believes in the importance of academic success may pressure their child to achieve remarkable scores and participate in extracurricular activities with the goal of ensuring admission to a prestigious university. Children are also under pressure due to cultural and societal norms, compelling them to conform to these expectations. In certain cultures, there might be a strong emphasis on specific career paths or professions that are considered prestigious. Therefore, parents from such a culture may urge their child to pursue a particular profession, even if it does not align with the child’s own interests and passion.
On the other hand, I am convinced that parental pressure on children is replete with numerous drawbacks. The constant fear of failure, due to excessive parental pressure, is one of the alarming ramifications associated with this tendency. These children could thus be subjected to chronic pressure, hindering their creativity and innovation as they become mainly focused on meeting their parents’ expectations. Additionally, such persistent pressure is likely to deteriorate children’s self-esteem. For example, when children consistently feel they fall short of their parents’ expectations, it can negatively impact their self-value, leading to a sense of inadequacy and a lack of confidence in the long run.
In conclusion, parents’ pressure on their children often stems from excessively high expectations and societal and cultural norms imposed on them. I believe that such pressure not only jeopardizes children’s self-esteem but also leaves them susceptible to constant anxiety over failure.