The NSPCC advises parents to provide comfort rather than pressure on exam results day, as Childline reports a surge in counselling sessions from worried young people concerned about their futures and family expectations.
The NSPCC is urging parents to treat exam results day as a moment for reassurance rather than pressure, as Childline handled 706 counselling sessions in the 2024/25 period from young people worried about their grades. The charity said many callers fear that poor results will define their future, with some also struggling with the strain of family expectations and the pressure they feel from school.
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