Pressure Of The Points Race

Sir, - All the hype and emphasis on Leaving Cert points and college places is reinforcing the stress and worry experienced by…

Sir, - All the hype and emphasis on Leaving Cert points and college places is reinforcing the stress and worry experienced by the parents of low/non-achievers. In trying to boost the morale and self-esteem of their children they cannot publicly articulate their own anxiety.

Parentline - the organisation for parents under stress - is swamped with calls from parents and guardians of school-leavers who need our confidential telephone helpline. An added strain on our resources are calls relating to the financial worries of this back-to-school period. We are now urgently in need of volunteers, men and women, for our helpline. Training will begin shortly. Please phone (01) 87 87 230 for details. - Yours, etc.,

Parentline, Dublin 7.