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Only as good as your grades – why 'toxic achievement culture' can crush kids

Dec 16, 202332 min
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The best grades, the best schools, the best sports programs, the best universities – sure, it's great for students to strive for success. But when does the pressure to succeed become too much?

American journalist Jennifer Wallace says 'toxic achievement culture' is harming the mental health of many students.

Is this a uniquely American phenomenon?

Only as good as your grades – why 'toxic achievement culture' can crush kids | All In The Mind podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast