The Thanaweya Amma results are currently on everyone’s mind. Amid the diverse reactions from students and families, one parent’s response has gone viral due to its harshness, prompting many to reflect on the impact of such words.
You may have seen the letter written by a father after his daughter’s results were released, in which he blamed her for her final score and guilted her over the expenses incurred throughout the year.
The situation didn’t end there. Other students have since shared their own stories of the punishments they received from their parents simply because they didn’t meet the expectations set for them.
But is this really how a parent should react? And why is marriage often seen as the ultimate punishment for academic failure, even when it’s unrelated?
The psychological impact parents have on their children far outweighs that of any social circle. When parents express pride, it fuels their child’s energy and motivation to pursue their dreams. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true.
Parental pressure should never define the parent-child relationship. As a parent, your role is to offer unwavering support and guidance during challenging times. Anything beyond that risks damaging the family bond and achieving little else.
Ultimately, building a career you’re proud of depends on your passion for learning, breaking records, and realizing your full potential. Most importantly, it requires accepting the reality of trial and error with each new step toward your dreams. This is something parents need to understand, even before the students themselves. It’s not always about good grades and high scores.
And let us tell you, real life and career success doesn’t revolve around Thanaweya Amma.
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