{"id":95019,"date":"2026-01-07T17:17:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/sadag-urges-parents-to-stay-positive-for-matric-results"},"modified":"2026-01-07T17:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:40:16","slug":"sadag-urges-parents-to-stay-positive-for-matric-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/sadag-urges-parents-to-stay-positive-for-matric-results","title":{"rendered":"SADAG Urges Parents to Stay Positive for Matric Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is advising parents to interact normally with their children as they await the release of 2025 matric results next Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>SADAG\u2019s Education Manager Roshni Paboo-Seetha said parents should avoid speaking negatively or threatening their children, but also cautioned against over-coddling as anxiety and stress build ahead of the results.<\/p>\n<p>She added that while maintaining normal routines is encouraged, parents should direct learners to the SADAG helpline if additional support is needed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cContinue that normal routine that you&#8217;ve always had, you know, but create a nice open conversation environment or, you know, speak without judging, but don&#8217;t start creating special breakfasts every single morning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paboo-Seetha encourages parents to contact SADAG for support, noting that both learners and parents often experience heightened stress and anxiety in the lead-up to the release of results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes even parents are scared. Even parents are going through that fear of what&#8217;s going to happen. I&#8217;m worried about my child. I\u2019m worried about their future. And that&#8217;s why organisations like SADAG are available 24\/7.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Africa<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is advising parents to interact normally with their children as they await the release of 2025 matric results next Tuesday. 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