Why do college students feel pressured?

Emphasis on college from parents and teachers overwhelms many students. A common sentiment among parents, as Flom’s example proves, is that they are trying to create a better life for their children. They want their kids to have experiences that they were deprived of.

Do people feel pressured to college?

Nearly half of sixth form and college students feel ‘pressure’ to go to university. Research polling 189 youngsters in further education found just shy of two-fifths would even feel like a ‘failure’ if they didn’t progress to uni to study.

Why do parents pressure their child?

The idea of excellence and success is often generalised by parents based on how others are performing. Hence, without giving care to the wholesome development of a student, parents keep on pushing the boundaries that ultimately leads to stress, disappointment, anxiety and suicides.

Is there too much pressure on students to go to college?

Overall, there is a very real pressure on students to go to college. Whether from parents, educators, or other students, there are stigmas that influence people to want to choose college. However, no one should force you to make a certain decision.

Do Puyallup students feel pressure to go to college?

When asked if students feel a pressure to go to college, Rogers High School principal Jason Smith summarized his thoughts by saying that the Puyallup School District is not making it their goal to put pressure on college, but rather trying to express to students how important it is to have some sort of plan after high school.

Why do students choose not to go to college?

Primarily, this is because of influences at home. Rogers is attempting to steer away from a college-heavy perspective, but parents are not. As Flom and Ballard have shown, parents are eager to push their children towards college. In addition to parental pressure, some students believe there is a pressure from their peers to go to college.

Should parents force you to go to college?

Whether from parents, educators, or other students, there are stigmas that influence people to want to choose college. However, no one should force you to make a certain decision. Your future is in no one’s hands but yours and any amount of outside pressure should not change that. Only you can make a decision that is best for you.