I understand what you're saying and I sympathise. I've only just finished my GCSEs and I was under so much stress that for months I just cried all the time.

However, I was only under pressure from myself, because I wanted to get the best grades, and looking back now I realise that it's pressure like this that you don't need when you're trying to work hard.

You've obviously finished them now, but you may be doing A levels or similar in the future, and my advice to you is this:

Don't listen to what other people say, if you think you're doing enough then it's enough. If you think you're working your hardest then it's enough.

I know it must have been frustrating for your parents to act in that way, but it's best if you just look at it as their own way of looking out for you. They obviously care enough to make sure you do well, even if they went the wrong way about it.

Good luck in the future x

I totally understand how you feel. I am in the middle of my GCSE's now and all i seem to get from my parent's is 'do more revision or you will end up working at McDonalds' and such like. It really gets me down. I find the best thing to do is phone a friend up and have a long rant to them about your parents just to get it off your chest instead of having to argue with your parents and get punished. Good luck with your exams though! :)

Just study hard, do your best, and ignore yr parents' comments/ block them out as much as possible. If they nag a lot, just say (I understand you're worried; I'm doing the best I can) and just walk away. Remain polite, calm, and firm.

If they stress you out too much, explain to them that you can't concentrate when they pressure you, and show them this letter. I'm a mom so I know it's not good to pressure. And your mom's wrong about stress; all people experience stress at different stages according to their ages. When yr her age, you'll have her stress.

For now, all you have to worry about is yr studies. Do the best you can& try to ignore yr folks as much as you can; block them out and walk away when you have to. Don't let them stress you out.

I'm sure you'll do well. Good luck. As long as you know you're doing the very best you can, don't allow anyone to get you down. Your parents mean well; they don't realize their approach is wrong and unproductive.