THE SILENT STRUGGLES OF STUDENTS

have you ever smiled at someone even when ur not even okay? because i did alot of times ,many students go to school and act like they’re fine but deep inside they are not.

Being a student is not always easy because we have many things to do every day like homework,projects,exams,reviewing,joining a club,leading,tests,and etc. Sometimes it feels like there is too much work to finish and not enough time to rest

Some students smile and laugh with their friends, but deep inside they feel tired and stressed other people may think they are okay or they will say “Im okay” but they’re not actually okay, and others think they do but they dont know what those students are going through

Even me,

Sometimes, I am the one who puts the most pressure on myself because I always want to do better, and when I make a mistake, I feel like I am not good enough, even when I know I am trying my best and there are times when I feel tired because of school and all the work I need to do sometimes I feel like I need a break from everything, but I still try my best to finish my work even though im suffering and like its very stressful but when i go to school i act like im okay when im not, i always wanted a good grades but im always stressed,being hard on myself, and tired and struggling, i dont like it.

Students also feel pressure to get good grades and make their parents and teachers proud Sometimes we are scared to make mistakes because we think people will be disappointed in us

But the truth is that we cannot be perfect all the time We are still learning, and it is okay to make mistakes because they help us become better and learn our mistakes

I think we should tell how we feel to others instead of acting that they’re fine because we are stuck and hiding from those pain inside us, we never know what they are going through A simple smile thinks that they are fine but they are not sometimes

We should also remember that grades do not show how hard a student is trying Some students may find lessons difficult, but that does not mean they are not smart or hardworking

In the end, being a student is not just about getting high grades or being the best in class It is also about learning, growing, and doing our best even when things get hard and i noticed that many students push themselves too hard because they are afraid of failing, disappointing their parents, or being left behind, and sometimes they forget that their happiness is just as important as their grades

So i think that before  we judge someone, let us try to understand them because every student has their own struggles Sometimes, all students needs is someone who listens and open up and reminds them that they are doing enough because hiding them will get stronger and worser and  we dont want that right?

Kaitlyn Chloe Lianne Mussard