Teenagers, if you are very stressed out, you are not alone. In fact, today, teens are more stressed than ever. We have witnessed or experienced mental breakdowns, increased anxiety, depression, and more. While some might argue that teens have less stress than adults, that isn’t the case.

A big contributing factor to stress in teens is school. During high school, everything counts. Teens need to work hard to get the grades they need to get into college. Without good grades, the ‘ideal plan for life’ is ruined. You won’t get into a good college, nor the career you’d like to pursue. 

With pressure from family, even more stress is added on. I think we can all relate when I say that families have high expectations, even if it sounds reasonable. Most families would like their children to get good grades, go to college, and succeed in an honorable career.

This idea doesn’t just start to form in high school; it’s been cultivating since you were born. Almost every family just wants what they think is best for their children. This ultimately puts a lot of pressure on teens, as the child does not want to disappoint their family.  

Not only is school a contributing factor. Teens also face a large amount of social pressure. Today it’s very common for teens to feel as if there are social standards they must live up to. Whether it’s to look a certain way or to act a certain way, it takes a toll on teens in the form of stress.

Changes in structure and information were made on 5/28/2020.