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Life Matters | Education: The Toxic Quest for Academic Excellence

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Throughout childhood, children and their parents soak up a sense of pressure that they must be constantly focused on academic achievement and long-term professional success in a world with few opportunities. But when does the quest for academic excellence turn toxic?

13 Oct 2025 English South Africa Christianity

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