Andre, a student preparing for his final exams, has an argument with his parents regarding the use of the iPod during study hours. According to his parents, listening to music while studying affects cognitive performance and will pose serious impediments to Andre’s ability to focus. But Andre provides a counter-argument, as he believes that music acts as a stress buster. He says that it helps in the release of dopamine that relieves stress and relaxes the mind. Do you agree with Andre?

Andre and his demand for an iPod from his parents during final exams:

I believe Andre is completely right. One must be aware of the stress level that he can take and can still perform well in exams. Undying the fact that a student faces a lot of pressure in his path and working diligently for his progress can cause many mental health problems. They aren’t aware of how to handle their body, mind, and their emotions.

They find ways to reduce it by singing, dancing, and listening to music. A son demanding for Stressbuster (IPod) during his final exams clearly indicates that he was under pressure to perform well in exams and this stress can affect his performance too.

Constant stress can lead to mental health problems like Parkinson’s disease and Schizophrenia. A happy mind leads to a well-functioning body and this will help in learning, keep oneself motivated, will increase lifespan, and strengthen the immune system.

Suppose a child requests a gift and if his wish is fulfilled, he will be happy and might put extra effort to improve his performance. Andre might enjoy listening to music and it is possible that he might not secure good marks if he focuses more on listening to music, however, if he is reducing his stress, this will surely help him in the long run. Parents should guide their children on how they can use the Stressbusters effectively without harming their studies or peace of mind. Of course, Parents must share all the alternate ways to reduce stress like yoga, exercise, walk on grass, or play with pets because not all parents can spend their hard-earned money fulfilling all the demands of their children. Andre explains to his parents about Dopamine and how this release of Dopamine is helpful for a sound body. Andre was completely aware of his situation. He would surely use them effectively because he did research on the stress busters and which one could really help him in this situation as he loves listening to music. I’m sure Andre’s big smile and complete peace of mind will be important for his parents and surely they will be convinced.