Moms Talk: 'Race to Nowhere'

Each week in Moms Talk, our of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions.

So, grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with a question from :

Last week, we attended a viewing of "Race to Nowhere" at . We both could not believe the amount of pressure on today's children, starting at an early age, to achieve "success," which is often defined by where that child goes to college. But more than that, we could not believe how many parents feel pressured to put that pressure on their children. To be honest, we feel sympathy for the parents. And we want them to know it's not about where your child goes to college, but what he or she does with their four years of higher education.

We know you mean well and want the best for your child. There is no blame here. But we do want to know why parents feel like they have to push their children from such a young age. So that leads to this week's question:

Parents, how pressured to you feel to start the push for college as soon as your child starts attending school? Where does that pressure come from?

If you have not yet seen "Race to Nowhere," don't fret. Plenty of screenings are scheduled in the area, including at Oakton High School on April 27 at 6:30 p.m. You can purchase your ticket here.