Today we are talking about the excessive pressure to excel that students at high achieving high schools feel.

In this episode, we’ll cover

• Surprising data points about crime rates, substance abuse, and clinical depression at high achieving high schools.
• Where is all the pressure on these students come from?
• What parents can do to mitigate the stress and pressure their teens feel.
• Good news about how to get the benefits of the schools (great class offerings & extracurriculars, good teachers, etc.) without the bad parts.

If you need help putting this episode into practice, don’t hesitate to send me an email at ​parentingsuccessfulteens@gmail.com​ or by booking a free 1-hour call with me at www.allieirwin.com.