I guess I'm thankful that I was never pushed to strive to achieve things I was uninterested by. If I did I think I'd be resentful for the high expectations put on my shoulders like a burden. I've watched friends being pushed around by these expectations of being athletic and academic. You don't need A*'s to be successful in life but it is a nice little thing to put on your CV. At the end of the day everyone has a talent and it doesn't have to be educational or sport orientated. Sometimes vocational activities are what you do best.

I find if you study A-levels you get pushed down the university route because high education is what sixth form colleges expect but don't feel that it has to be in your future. You might find enjoyment in other areas such as higher apprenticeships or full-time employment. Happiness is key to future success!

Pushy parents are putting too much pressure on their children to do incredibly well. Aiming high is always good but who would rather have child who was good at everything yet unhappy with the flow of things.

"In order to succeed you must be happy otherwise you'll live years in doubt." - A little quote by Molly how lovely?