19.06.2024
On Friday, it's that time again: Bremen's students will receive their report cards. These are an important indicator of how well a young person is doing at school and can be pivotal for their academic career. They are also used to apply to secondary schools, apprenticeships, or internships.
For many young people, report cards are not a cause for celebration. They fear the reaction of their parents or classmates, feel unfairly treated, or worry about not being "good enough." "We advise parents to convey to their children: We love you and are here for you, no matter what grades you get," says Barbara Peper from the Bremen Family Network.
Keep the conversation going
"There are many different reasons why children and teenagers bring home bad grades. But even in cases of laziness, there are usually other underlying problems," the staff member explained. Staying in conversation with the children, finding constructive solutions, and listening – that's the best approach for both parents and schoolchildren when dealing with report card stress.
Are you worried about your report card? Did you wish you had better grades? Are you hesitant to show it to your parents? Children and teenagers can contact the "Number Against Worries" helpline. It doesn't matter if it's about bad grades, fear of their parents' reaction, or learning difficulties.
Advice and a listening ear for concerns about report cards
Children and young people can seek free and anonymous help from the children's and youth helpline or through online counseling. Parents and other guardians can find a listening ear at the parents' helpline. In Bremen, the German Child Protection Association Bremen e.V. offers a listening ear and is available to callers for both minor and major concerns.
Advice from the Bremen Child Protection Association: 0421 240 112 20
Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri, 11am-1pm;
Thu 3pm-5pm;
Email: ksz@dksb-bremen.de
Parents' helpline: 0800 111 0 550
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm;
Tue + Thu, 5pm-7pm
Children's and Youth Helpline: 116 111
Mon-Sat, 2-8 pm
Number against worries:
Online counselling for children and young people
via email and chat