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Have you ever thought what's on a mind of a sixteen year old, living in Singapore?
DISCLAIMER: this might seem to refer to teenagers nowadays, but any coincidences or references are purely fictional.

The mind of a teenager is filled with thoughts. It can be filled with so many things that at one time, their brains are dealing with at least 15 thoughts! Not healthy for a student who's only responsibility is to study hard and do well for their exams.

How hard is it for a person how is say, 15 to 16 to handle stressful situations is one of the greatest fears in their lifes. However hard they seem to avoid this, there's always an extra responsibility that, usually, their parents give to them. This duty, whatever it may be is either given to them consciously or sub-consciously.

Whatever the cause, we've gotta to realise that this is not just an extra "small" and "easy-to-handle" situation. The parents have to realise that not every child will grow up to be like them. Hence, the "faith" they put in their son/daughter should not be an amount in which they themselves cannot handle. It's just stupid if you chuck a matter into a child's hand when you, an adult, can't handle it in the first place.

For those who don't agree with me, all I can say is that you're not seeking the teenagers point of view. How on earth is someone half your age supposed to cope with things that are meant to be for their elders to worry about? What's more, additional stress and pressure will be added when they don't hit the criteria for "maturity" in their parent's eyes. This added pressure will not deem them any favors in their exams. No doubt, they should be allowed to focus, allowed to be freed in their thoughts and emotions, at least until they are rid of their study obligations.

I'm not defending the youths of today's society. I am begging for parents to make the right choices, make the wise decisions. The right step will give you stress, no doubt. But look ahead and press on, for your children's future is at hand.

To stress or not to stress? Ask yourselves.

Phua.