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Only as good as your grades – why 'toxic achievement culture' can crush kids
Only as good as your grades – why 'toxic achievement culture' can crush kids
Only as good as your grades – why 'toxic achievement culture' can crush kids
Saturday 16th December 2023
Jennifer Wallace and Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg discuss the mental health impacts of 'toxic achievement culture' on students in this eye-opening episode.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Success: The Hidden Costs of Toxic Achievement Culture
Episode Overview
- The detrimental effects of 'toxic achievement culture' on students' mental health
- The need for redefining success beyond achievements
- Impact of toxic achievement culture on privileged students
- Importance of solid relationships and supportive environment
- Insights on the achievement culture in Australia
I found about 14 or so things that these healthy strivers, as I call them in the book, had in common, and it boiled down to this idea of mattering. These students who were doing well despite the pressure to achieve felt like they mattered for who they were deep inside, away from their achievements and successes.
Ever feel like the pressure to succeed is crushing? In this episode of 'All In The Mind', American journalist Jennifer Wallace tackles the intense world of 'toxic achievement culture' and its impact on students' mental health. From striving for top grades to getting into elite schools, the constant push for excellence can leave young people feeling overwhelmed and undervalued. Wallace dives into how this relentless pursuit of success affects students, leading to anxiety, depression, and even substance abuse.
She shares her research and personal interviews, painting a vivid picture of the toll this culture takes on kids' well-being. Alongside Wallace, Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg, a child and adolescent psychologist from Melbourne, offers his perspective on how these pressures manifest differently in Australia. Together, they explore the importance of fostering supportive environments and redefining what it means to be successful. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone concerned about the mental health of young people.
It challenges us to think beyond grades and accolades, urging a more balanced approach to nurturing our children's futures.