Pressures of Childhood - XII D Project

Project Title and Details

• Project title: "Pressures of Childhood"
• Submitted by: Aryan Tripathy
• Class: XII D
• Roll no.: 11
• Guided by: Ms. Halima Bee
• PGT (English)
• School: Sankalp Senior Secondary School
• Location: Ralaba, Berhampur, 760003
• Academic session: 2023-24

Certificate Information

• Investigatory project in English (301)
• Successfully completed by Aryan Kuamr Tripathy
• Student of class XII
• Under supervision of Mrs. Halima Bee
• Completed for partial fulfilment of CBSE English Practical Examination requirements

Acknowledgement

• Thanks to English teacher, Mrs. Halima Bee, for guidance and support
• Thanks to families for resources and conducive environment
• Thanks to Mr. Pradipta Kishore Panigrahy, Principal, for research resources
• Thanks to all who contributed to the project's success

Table of Contents

• Objectives of Pressures of Childhood (Page 4)
• Action Plan (Page 5)
• Introduction (Page 6)
• Sources of Pressure (Page 7)
• Pressures (Page 8)
• Consequences (Page 13)
• Mitigating Childhood Pressures (Page 14)
• Conclusion (Page 15)
• Reflection (Page 16)
• Bibliography (Page 17)

Objectives of Pressures of Childhood

• Raise awareness of challenges faced by children
• Identify causes of pressure (e.g., social media, school stress, family issues)
• Promote support systems (family, educators, peers)
• Document experiences (personal stories, case studies, surveys)
• Analyze media impact on perceptions and pressures
• Compare cultural contexts of dealing with childhood pressures
• Engage stakeholders (educators, policymakers, parents, children)
• Develop coping strategies (accessible resources, workshops)
• Reduce stigma around talking about struggles
• Educate parents and teachers
• Make counseling more accessible
• Create school programs for emotional well-being
• Inspire policy changes to support child mental health

Action Plan

• Project fulfilled with steps and consultations with teachers, experts, and peers, using print and visual media.
• Aims to increase awareness about modern-day pressures faced by children.
• Critically evaluated texts and resources including the "The Last Lesson".
• Questionnaire created using Google Forms to gather opinions from peers about childhood pressures and their experiences
• Extensive research on different types of pressures (academic, social, parental expectations)
• Consulted websites and resources for information on effects of childhood pressures on mental health and strategies to mitigate the pressures.
• Analyzed data from questionnaire to draw conclusions about common pressures and need for awareness.

Introduction

• Childhood transformed from a sanctuary to a stressful experience for many children globally.
• UNICEF statistics show alarming levels of psychological distress in children.
• Childhood pressures, encompassing fear of failure, pressure to succeed and relentless expectations, are now an epidemic.
• This project examines societal factors, family dynamics, and personal challenges contributing to childhood pressures.
• The project aims to identify consequences, and explore solutions to mitigate these problems.

Sources of Pressure (Internal, External, Environmental, Psychological)

• Internal:* Fear of failure, perfectionism, body image, emotional regulation problems
• External:* Parental expectations, peer pressure, social media, bullying
• Environmental:* Competitive school environment, neighborhood safety concerns, natural disasters, trauma
• Psychological:* Anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD

Reflection

• Acknowledges the immense responsibilities in guiding children through challenges in childhood.
• Childhood has become a high-stakes environment where children are expected to excel in different areas.
• Key takeaways highlight the prevalence, sources, consequences and mitigation strategies of childhood pressure.

Bibliography

• Includes a list of website URLs for further research.

Explore the various pressures faced during childhood through this English project completed by Aryan Tripathy of class XII D. The project delves into sources of pressure and aims to highlight the emotional and social challenges encountered by children. A detailed analysis outlines the objectives and the action plan for addressing these concerns.