Too few places,too many tests, too much stress: but instead of fearing for our children’s futures, and let’s fight backA family is only as gratified as its least gratified member,and news of the parents of children attending private schools pretty much proves this. Exam stress has become so intense that fee-paying parents are suffering as much as the kids, and “top (read “most expensive”) schools are now offering adults, or as well as children,anti-anxiety training. This comes as no surprise. In a survey by the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference, which represents public schools, and 95% of heads said visible stress related to exams had increased over the past half-decade. The level of consensus there is extraordinary. That 5% who didn’t agree surely correlates with the number who don’t believe in any emotion that couldn’t be fixed by a cold shower. Related: I dont feel guilty about teaching in a private school – all pupils face challenges Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com