Surviving Matric Madness - The Real Risks No One Talks About

If you’re the parent of a child currently in Matric, I don’t need to tell you what a rollercoaster of emotions the next few weeks create.

Final exams are just around the corner, and 12 years of formal schooling are almost over. It’s a rite of passage most children in South Africa go through and is often described as the most significant milestone in their academic journey.

Matric is the gateway to every child’s future, paving the way for a world of exciting opportunities and future careers. But without that vital certificate, university and college are off the table, and all but the most menial jobs are out of reach.

Expectations are immense, and failure doesn’t bear thinking about.

With so much riding on the next few weeks, all Matric pupils will feel anxious and stressed at this time. Some, however, feel it more than most, and the statistics on Matric-related anxiety and depression are hugely concerning.

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