The kick-off is on. 535,000 general or technological first grade students worked on the French written test on Friday June 14. For final year students, the obstacle course will begin on Tuesday June 18, with the philosophy tests. The Grand Oral, which represents the final test of this race to the famous sesame, will take place between June 24 and July 3. During this crucial period, while some high school students continue to study last year’s program, others have more difficulty staying on course with revisions.
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The baccalaureate year, a source of stress and anxiety
Paralyzing stress, fear, demotivation… several factors can explain the fact of ignoring cramming. “Some students fear for their future, others may have been accepted into courses that do not necessarily suit them on Parcoursup, which does not motivate them greatly,” explains Catherine Verdier, clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and analyst, specialist in children. and adolescents. Especially since the end of high school period itself gives rise to a lot of anxiety, questions and doubts: “Teenagers are stressed about what comes next: if they go to university or graduate school, how it will go ? If they leave the nest, what life awaits them? »
“Parents tend to project themselves into the negative, even if they want the best for their child”
Added to their own stress is that of the family. “Parents’ concerns are a little different; they tend to project themselves negatively, even if they want the best for their child. They want him to have the best possible grades, that he obviously obtains his baccalaureate, so that it will be easier afterwards, in this world where you have to know how to fight, underlines Catherine Verdier. “This stress on both sides can be explosive. » So, how do you react as a parent to your teenager who is reluctant to revise their baccalaureate as the exam approaches.
Trust your child, listen to their needs
“Above all, you have to leave him alone,” insists the therapist. According to her, pushing her child to start working could put pressure on them and prove counterproductive. “However, we can meet him if the door is open, asking him how he is, how he feels, and what he needs. Possibly suggest that she hire a private teacher to help her organize or apply certain methods, she continues. It is never too late to seek outside help. It can reenergize the teenager, because private teachers have the ability to see the positive, unlike parents who can be overwhelmed by anxiety. »
Also, Catherine Verdier recommends offering your child relaxing activities, with yourself or someone else. “You have to accept that he needs to relax, with his friends or by playing sports, whatever. The most important thing is to support him while trusting him and being positive about what he knows how to do, what he managed to do last year and in previous years. » Moreover, the psychologist wants to reassure parents: “Often, I ask my patients what is the source of their worry. Some tell me that they themselves failed the baccalaureate. I tell them that years later, they have still succeeded in life. So it’s going to be fine, with or without a baccalaureate, we’ll get there. »
