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Shifting Focus: From Grades to Service Boosts Student Well-Being
12/28/2025
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Story summary
- A study of high-achieving students shows many tie their worth to grades and achievements, leading to perfectionism, anxiety, and depression.
- Parents can encourage children to focus on contributing to others instead of personal performance.
- This shift from self-evaluation to being useful fosters a stronger identity and self-worth.
- Engaging in small acts of service helps children manage stress and see value beyond grades.
