I agree.
But IMHO it was always wrong to put so much stress on young people.
Ok, you should do well in school. But it's also the time when you should be able to enjoy your life. (A kid should be able to be a kid. A teen to be a teen.)
And not be forced into competition. You'll get enough of that later on.
It makes some youngsters feel (to) good about themselves while it (can) couse (serious) mental troubles for others.
