Pressure To Succeed By: Arav Patel

 Pressure To Succeed

By: Arav Patel

For many people, kids face a lot of pressure in terms of succeeding in their lives from an

early age. The common stereotype that teens need good grades, high positions, volunteering

experience, projects, and other aspects to succeed in life is widespread among schools, colleges,

parents, and social media. So many teenagers feel they are behind when they do not achieve

anything at all times, considering the many accomplishments made by their friends or peers.

The desire to succeed becomes more and more competitive for some teenagers who are

afraid that in the future they will not be able to compete with people who are already so ahead of

them. For instance, many believe that they need to get the highest possible results in terms of

education, build the perfect resume or transcript to apply to college, and even plan their entire

future. Ambition and goal setting play a positive role; however, when the pressure becomes too

much, the fear of making mistakes is overwhelming.

As mentioned before, the expectations from various people, like parents and schools, also

affect the pressure felt by young kids. As people are advised to study and engage in multiple

activities as much as possible, the feeling of failure becomes increasingly prevalent due to

comparing themselves to others. The desire to succeed at a young age also negatively affects the

mental state of people. While some feel too pressured and become depressed because they can’t

cope with expectations, others lose self-confidence due to their lack of success. However, young

people go through many changes and need time to understand them, and their success cannot

happen overnight.

Overall, hard work is crucial, but the idea of success does not mean being perfect. It is

important to allow teenagers to develop, make mistakes, and enjoy themselves rather than

constantly trying to prove themselves and succeed.