The point of the studies is that this kind of parental pressure makes it harder to earn a living. Not easier. But when these parental and educational practices

The point of the studies is that this kind of parental pressure makes it harder to earn a living. Not easier. But when these parental and educational practices are clearly linked to addictions and emotional/mental health issues, parents and schools should certainly be asking themselves what they're doing. And why. Of course there's a balance between pushing too hard and not pushing at all, and between worthless-if-you-don't-win culture and get-a-prize-for-breathing culture. A friend of mine used to say that the perfect job was just challenging enough to be interesting, but not so challenging it was overwhelming, and not so unchallenging it was boring and pointless. Parenting is similar. There has to be some challenge and some unconditional support, but not an extreme of either. It's hard.