Most children handle the demands of school fairly well, but some experience more stress than others.
The demands of a situation - Children usually have a harder time making the transition between kindergarten and first grade than making the transition to other grades because of the amount of new material that is introduced. If children go to an after-school program, their school days are longer, more draining and stressful. Some children are coping with learning disabilities, while others seem to learn almost effortlessly. The supports available to children - Some parents can be so overwhelmed with work or child care that they are unable to give emotional support to children. Some teachers are more nurturing and positive than others.