I think the topic of grades is one where Christian parents have a real problem to face up to. Too many of us claim we would like to see our kids live more spiritual lives, but in reality we hand out the real rewards for good grades instead. Kids of any age can only get so much done in a day. I put a lot of pressure on myself to get good grades. I need the good grades to get into college.
Pressure can be a good and bad thing.
It can be good cause you are motivated to do things. It can be bad cause it can take over your life and you can have a breakdown. I think that's good because you need to have standards. However, grades really don't count that much in the long run. If a person does his best and puts forth the effort, then that's all that should matter.