it's a Society problem in Japan which is very similar here in Hong Kong. People expect too much from you in school, grades, work, achievements & if you don't make the cut is seems that your such a looooooser! No wonder even grade schoolers here commit suicide.
Once i was in McDonald's & it was past 10PM & this mum was scolding this little 8 yr. old with all the books & notes on the table. sheeeessssh