Period 5: TEENS UNDER STRESS by Cat M https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5 After listening to and reading along with the article of your choice, reflect on your own experiences in school. What CONNECTION(S) do you feel with what’s discussed in the article? These could be your own personal experiences, observations, etc. Please be honest; your name will not be visible to everyone on your post. en-us 2020-09-03 04:48:40 UTC 2025-11-29 16:33:08 UTC hello@padlet.com stress 808856 https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370149 the reason school is so stressful is that there is so much pressure put upon getting into college and the classes are so big that many students are not able to know there teachers better causing depression ]]> 2020-09-03 20:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370149 I can definitely relate to how most of these kids have anxiety and depression about the "standard" of what they should look like at school. https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370378 2020-09-03 20:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370378 I definitely feel like the schooling system is flawed because it values student test scores over students learning and strengthening their skills as a student. I also think its unfair because if somebody scores bad on a test because they couldn't study for some reason, maybe something came up, it could hold them back for the rest of their life. https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370422 2020-09-03 20:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370422 https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370581 School is overall stressful but there are also many things that contribute such as friendships]]> 2020-09-03 20:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370581 Stress in School https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370599 I can relate to this stress because now that high school is starting I feel like I need to get good grades, I need to go to a big college, and I need to do everything right. Many teachers and family members put that on you when you are trying your best.]]> 2020-09-03 20:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719370599 Growing up 808928 https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371193 I can relate to this article, because I am very worried about growing up and what I will do with my life.]]> 2020-09-03 20:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371193 i can definitely relate to the stress and anxiety components to this story. https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371212 2020-09-03 20:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371212 https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371328 School is stressful because your friends, family, etc... expect you to be the best and if you aren't, you are trying to be the best so that you aren't a "disappointment".]]> 2020-09-03 20:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371328 I agree with the fact that schools are not very understanding about having responsibilities out side of school sometimes https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371334 2020-09-03 20:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371334 I feel like tests are very bad for our mental health. People care more about the grades than if we actually knew the material. 808707 https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371887 2020-09-03 20:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719371887 Stress https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719372072 When I am tested, I always get stressed before a test because it will reflect how much I learned that unit. And if I don't do well, it could seem like I didn't do homework or didn't study. I also feel like I have something to prove to myself. Overall, I like testing because it shows how much someone has learned.]]> 2020-09-03 20:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719372072 It is not fair for someone to be told what career they should follow and how smart they are. Also SAT prep is definitely not equitable. Students who come from wealthy families are more likely to afford academic tutoring or test assistance. https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719372641 2020-09-03 20:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719372641 Stress 808827 https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719372739 Like the kids in the article I get it when they say they have teachers that just don't care. Luckily I don't have that problem a lot. ]]> 2020-09-03 20:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719372739 mindfulness https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719372772 My middle school tried to do a course similar to the one mentioned in the article, but they focused more on trying to teach mindfulness than letting us calm down and take a break. I think giving students the time to meditate is important to helping them handle stress and anxiety.]]> 2020-09-03 20:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719372772 I'm lucky that I don't relate to a lot of the things in the article 808766 https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719377962 2020-09-03 20:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719377962 Test Anxiety https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719379852 No matter how much I study or feel prepared for a test, I will always have test anxiety. In my opinion, part of that is because we are required to take so many tests in school that we are worn out and don't think about the true purpose of education: to learn.]]> 2020-09-03 20:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719379852 Stress https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719381948 School is stressful because there are a lot of people who pressure you to get good grades and do well.]]> 2020-09-03 20:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719381948 I feel like it is very unfair how there is inequality in education depending on money, status, etc.. https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719382674 2020-09-03 20:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719382674 Stress and little connection with teachers https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719385247 I can relate to what some of those students in the article were saying about the pressure of good grades in school, but another top ic they brought up that isn't discussed as much, was the connection some teachers have with students. While I have been fairly lucky in getting teachers that really cared for me and got to know me as a person rather than just a student, I have also had teachers that were not as engaged in their students life and wellbeing like others. I think a students relationship with his/her teacher can really effects the way they learn and how they do in school. ]]> 2020-09-03 20:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719385247 Stress 810589 https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719498987 I can relate to the kids in the article who say that stress is a main factor in causing anxiety. When given numerous tasks at once, while  also thinking about test to come, it can be too much for some kids to take. However, at school, there are also many benefits such as friends and sports which can help you take your mind off the subject, which, in my opinion, outweigh the negatives. At the end of the article, the kids had some suggestions for kids, and said that they should reach out to the kids more, in order to connect with them further. Although I get where they're coming from, I also feel bad for teachers, who have so many students to deal with.]]> 2020-09-03 21:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/CatM/stress5/wish/719498987