Why are you so stressed? 

Teachers always ask.

Why are you so stressed?

It’s just a test.

Why are you so stressed?

It really is a problem.

But here are 150 math problems; solve them. 

Why are you so stressed?

It’s only freshman year. 

Save all your notes for the final at the end of the year. 

Why are you so stressed? 

You had all weekend to finish

The 5 pages of homework and the reading that was given. 

Why are you so stressed?

We talked about it during class.

But you left “unnecessarily” and took the bathroom pass.

Why are you so stressed?

We’re just reading out loud. 

Don’t mess up on your section or you’ll be the new class clown.

Why are you so stressed?

Your GPA really isn’t a big deal.

But if you want to succeed in life then a 4.0 is ideal.

Why are you so stressed?  

It doesn’t have to be perfect. 

You don’t have to be perfect, nothing has to be perfect.

Why are you so stressed? 

High school is supposed to be the best.

Study, work, join, represent, compete, rest, stress.

Why are you so stressed?

Teachers always ask. 

Why are you so stressed? 

It’s just another class.