Overview

• Approximately 2.5 million students will receive their mid-year report cards before summer break begins on July 14.
• NRW-based psychologists warn that poor grades can trigger anxiety and recommend parents respond with empathy rather than blame.
• Counseling services such as Nummer gegen Kummer, the Elterntelefon and school psychological hotlines offer year-round support for both students and parents.
• Experts caution that parental disappointment can damage a child’s self-image and block the motivation needed for academic improvement.
• After an initial rest period, families should analyze performance gaps, set small achievable goals and view tutoring as a constructive aid rather than a punishment.