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Pressure from Parents | 1:40

Candace is stressed out by school.  She feels constant pressure to perform academically from her parents and teachers. Candace has reached the point where she hates school and fears that her entire life will always be miserable.

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No for No Reason | 1:45

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Pressure to Succeed | 2:26

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