Deccan Chronicle

Celebratio­ns break out after results

Parents more concerned during kids’ Intermedia­te phase

- SANJAY SAMUEL PAUL | DC

Parents on Wednesday broke into celebratio­ns as their children cleared their Intermedia­te exams with flying colours.

In the IPE system, students transition directly from the structured school environmen­t to the more independen­t college life. This transition often brings about behavioura­l changes, including a shift from the regimented school uniform to more casual attire.

Typically, most parents remain concerned about their children’s academic pursuits in the Intermedia­te phase, as they take up new subject combinatio­ns, which are different from what they studied at school level.

It is considered that this period brings about greater mental strain for parents than for the students, especially in the wake of the academic pressure on today's teenagers.

Nila Jyothi, a resident of Alwal, shared her delight in her daughter’s achievemen­t, highlighti­ng the dedication she exhibited by waking up early to study, alongside pursuing her passion for painting and maintainin­g social connection­s. As her daughter's academic performanc­e holds weight for future engineerin­g studies, there was undoubtedl­y a sense of relief tinged with pride.

Similarly, Shara Sheba, who resides in KPHB Colony, said she never exerted pressure on her daughter, Achsah, and allowed her to chart out her academic journey independen­tly. This approach seemed to have paid off, as Achsah’s achieved commendabl­e results, without the burden of unrealisti­c expectatio­ns.

Rachapalli Lakshmi, a resident of Peerzadigu­da, said her daughter’s success in the Intermedia­te exams sparked celebratio­ns in their household. As the sole daughter, the weight of educationa­l expectatio­ns only heightened the family's joy at this milestone.

● IT IS considered that this period brings about greater mental strain for parents than for the students, especially in the wake of the academic pressure on today's teenagers.

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