"Achievement is not the problem; it's the way that we've come to talk about achievement." Wallace indicates that the culture of constant comparison exacerbates stress for teens, leading to mental health issues.
"In the most extreme cases, teens turn to substance abuse, isolation, depression, and suicidal thoughts when they feel under constant pressure to achieve and believe they cannot live up to it." This underlines the severity of the impacts of pressure in academic environments.
Wallace advises that parents should show their kids the joy of being their parent, creating a home that serves as a 'haven' from societal pressures. This approach can help mitigate the toxic achievement culture.
To minimize the pressures children feel, Wallace suggests that parents focus on affection rather than criticism, making home a supportive environment rather than another source of stress.
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