It was a few years ago that Tino Xavier (I believe) had noted (quite correctly 
IMHO) 
that Kids in Goa felt an enormous pressure to do even better than the best.

here is an unfortunate story from the Times of India

jc

==

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1544534.cms

Girl sets herself afire after failure in 12th
[Tuesday, May 23, 2006 PTI]

RAMANATHAPURAM: A 19-year-old girl died after she set herself afire 
upset over her failure in the plus-two examinations, police said here 
on Tuesday.

After the exam results were announced on Monday, Priya doused herself 
with kerosene and set ablaze when she was alone in her house at 
Paramakudi near here.

She succumbed to burn injuries on way to the government hospital in Madurai.

==

PS:
As one who works  with children, I'd suggest that we all encourage our children
to do the best they possibly can, without taking them to the edge.

jc
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