How to handle a parent prioritising study over a child's wellbeing

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What to do if a parent prioritises their child's study over their happiness and mental health?

I don't know , depends on the situation doesn't it

Who are you in this situation?

More details needed

Depends, is it short term pain for the long term gain of qualifications and a better chance at life, or treating them like a show pony?

There isn’t nearly enough info to answer this.

We need more!! It's been 12mins 😂

I hate to see this behaviour. Parents who push children to.achieve when they are struggling. So many hours studying, private tutoring, all about grades and cannot or will not see the child is in pain. If the parent won't listen then approach pastoral care at the school.
When it goes wrong and sadly sometimes it does you will know you tried. Try and engage with the child as well.

It depends. Are you an outsider making judgements about another parent? Would they describe themselves as caring about their child’s wellbeing? If you aren’t living in the household it’s impossible for you to know.

Hothousing?
You have to wonder if it's more about the parents' need for reflected glory rather than the child's welfare.

I like to think my parents were OK with a straight C daughter, but i hold my Mum personally responsible for choosing not have me tested at 16 for the genetic condition I now suffer from to not disrupt my education when I could have known and put plans in place for my health/future re. weight, muscle maintenance, children, etc.

There is so little information that it is impossible to say.
What age?
What do you mean by study?
Is it that one parent wants the child to do homework and the other doesn't?
Is it the coursework for the NEA that they have chosen?
Is is a college or university course?

What culture is this parent i feel most English parents are a lot more laid back about education