Saw a student from one of the top JCs. Outstanding, smart with good results and CCA. However, few and not even her parents know the stress she faces each day. The stress to perform better than her siblings, the expectations from her peers and teachers have taken a toll on her.
She started to hurt herself by making mutliple fine cuts on her wrist and even shins. Was amazed that that the parents did not notice the 'marks'. Are we parents too preoccupied to notice what our children are facing? Are we too busy with chasing our own dreams and aspirations as to neglect our children?
Spent time counselling her and will follow her up. Advise to all teenage students--please share with you love ones all you ups and downs. To seek help when you are facing difficulties in your struggling years. Many are out there willing to give you a helping hand. Parents, learn to listen so that your kids will talk and kids learn to listen too when your parents talk.
What a day! To see a child having to go through the stressful teenage years.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
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