Written By: Satata Karmakar | Published : March 5, 2023 6:19 PM IST
'Sorry Mummy-Papa, I Can't Do This': 10th Class Girl Ends Life Owing To Board Exam Stress
Are we pressurising our kids way too much, than what they can handle? In a recent case, coming in from Rajasthan, a class 10th student, committed suicide, leaving behind a suicide note in which she mentioned the hard reality of the pressure that students are facing these days. The girl, identified as Khushbu Meena (15) was preparing for her board exams, but couldn't handle the extreme pressure to score well. In the note, she stated that she was tense due to her 10th-class board exams and that she was unable to handle the pressure of scoring more than 95% in exams.
According to the reports, the 15-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging herself with a rope when her parents were not at home. In the note, she wrote: "I am sorry Mummy and Pappa. I can't do this. I feel pressured due to the 10th board exams. I won't be able to score more than 95% on the exams. I love you Papa, Mummy, and Rishabh. I am so sorry."
It is important for the child to score well if he/she wants to read their goals. But is it so much important that the student should start feeling like it is a burden on her? Education is important, but not at the cost of someone's life. A child should never feel stress in the worse way possible, especially when the exams are nearing. And who can help these kids do that? Their family.
As a parent, here are some ways you can help your child deal with extra stress:
Suicidal thoughts can be extremely bad for a child. As a parent, it is important that your kid is preparing for the exams in a healthy way. Too much pressure and stress can sometimes make the student feel worthless, and that sometimes trigger suicidal thoughts in their mind. Here are some warning signs a parent should always look out for:
It is important that you encourage your child, and spread positive vibes around them during their exam days. It may look easy for others, but the stress and anxiety that comes with board exams are real, and only those who are with the child (student), can only help them stay strong.
