I believe the answer is simple. Stop setting such high expectations and let them be children. I watched my sister steal her son's childhood to live out her acting dreams. Did a number on him and never had a childhood. I'm sure there are many solutions, but that is one I seen a lot of before I changed cultures.
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Oh my gosh yes. Just let them be kids. Stop over scheduling them with what you want them to do. Let them breathe.
I was about to write the same. As parents we should stop and think about their schedules. They work as many hours as an adult! Why asking so much? They don't need to be skilled in every sport or know every language. As teachers we should stop pressuring them to have excellent marks. We're creating can-do robots and not fulfilled people...
We are screwing up their little minds is what we are doing!