Expectations of Students During a Pandemic
Mental illness is real
It is not something to avoid; it is not something that should be hidden
Around 40% of students struggled with a mental illness back in 2016
Imagine right now how much higher that number must be
In the midst of a pandemic, where so much uncertainty lies
We are expected to stay in our houses all day
And leave the house as little as possible
Don’t people understand how difficult that is for us?
We are expected to get assignments done, and take exams
When the world feels like a total mess right now
Life is so different right now and it is unreasonable to hold ourselves
To the same expectations as before
The school system needs to adapt to mental illness better
Students shouldn’t have to feel as though they are alone and as if they have no support
There needs to be more supports put in place, standardized testing needs to change
The ways that we are being taught need to change
Due dates are such a struggle right now for many people
The school system does not favour those who are struggling each day to overcome a mental disorder
That is a huge issue
Copyright © Charlotte Fury | Year Posted 2021
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