School Stresses Students Out “More than a quarter of all students (27%) say they experience extreme stress during the school year, vs. 13% in the summer, and 34% expect their stress to increase in the coming year” (Jayson). In the United States, most schools are in session for approximately seven hours a day and around one-hundred and eighty days a year. This includes many schools in the United States. (Average). “Teens ' average stress level was 5.8 out of 10 during the school year” (Jayson). This proves that school does have a negative effect on students. School is pressuring students too much and causing unnecessary stress and anxiety.
Many students stay up late doing homework and all of the after school activities they need to do in order to keep themselves organized. Staying up late at night then waking up early may lead to sleep deprivation which can cause energy levels to decline, worsened moods, decreased daytime alertness, and the inability to think and concentrate; therefore, giving students the inability to learn. …show more content…
Out of twenty-one nations polled, the U.S. ranked in the top percentage saying parents and teachers need to apply more pressure to their pupils (Americans). Students need to be pushed, or they will get lazy and not want to work. This is what the teachers do when someone falls behind. Also, students need harder, more vigorous work in order to excel in school. While these things may seem true, they are not. Students should not be pushed beyond their limits in order to excel. Teachers and parents should work with their child at the level they are in, perfect that level, then move on. This way the student will be an expert on all levels, in all subjects instead of feeling pressured into keeping up and stressing over the feeling of not being smart enough or good
Many students stay up late doing homework and all of the after school activities they need to do in order to keep themselves organized. Staying up late at night then waking up early may lead to sleep deprivation which can cause energy levels to decline, worsened moods, decreased daytime alertness, and the inability to think and concentrate; therefore, giving students the inability to learn. …show more content…
Out of twenty-one nations polled, the U.S. ranked in the top percentage saying parents and teachers need to apply more pressure to their pupils (Americans). Students need to be pushed, or they will get lazy and not want to work. This is what the teachers do when someone falls behind. Also, students need harder, more vigorous work in order to excel in school. While these things may seem true, they are not. Students should not be pushed beyond their limits in order to excel. Teachers and parents should work with their child at the level they are in, perfect that level, then move on. This way the student will be an expert on all levels, in all subjects instead of feeling pressured into keeping up and stressing over the feeling of not being smart enough or good