Why the Cult of Achievement in Schools Is Making People Miserable
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Negative Effect of School Competition on Teen Happiness
High school competition, such as standardized tests, is correlated with teenage anxiety and depression./nThis may be due to the fact that more intelligent and wealthy students are pushed to excel in school, which can be stressful.
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