What's the best way to talk to your parents about academic pressure?

Honestly, openly, and calmly. Pick a time when they are not distracted and when you can discuss the issues with rational and clearminded discourse.

Sit them down and discuss with them calmly how it makes you feel. Try not to use phrases that might make them feel like it's their fault because then they may become angry which will only cause stress for all involved.

Just to sit with them. As you pass through this pressure, your parents have gone under pressure, and even a lot. They can understand and sometime relate to the stress caused by the academic life. Talking openly and as equal is a great way to communicate with people (including family) and to make your state and feelings clear to the other person so they can help you and understand you.

You parents need to understand that putting you under too much pressure can actually negatively affect your performance. Having some freedom and responsibility is key to feeling comfortable with yourself academically, make sure they understand this!

This is a hard one. But just being up front and honest always helps. It's hard to really get parents to listen. Sometimes, it's easier for them to listen to you after you go through it, which doesn't help the situation when it's happening. The key is to try to discuss it calmly, and not when you're blowing up.

Try explaining it to them and telling them how you feel, they might know what it feels like to be pressured like that

Just tell them. No matter what they say or think. Flat out tell them the truth. It can definitely be a lot of pressure, but it's still better to be flat out honest then not say anything at all to them.

Try to understand your feeling and the cause of the pressure. Our parents are not perfect, they will never be able to understand you completely but you can help them, but in order to help them understand, you need to understand yourself first. Then, during the discussion, try to understand what they feel too. Understand their concerns, it does not mean you have to agree with them, but it helps you deal with it with clearer mind and come up with solution together. Seek first to understand then to be understood.

Since not every home situation is exactly the same, this is a tough question to answer. It really depends on your parents and how they see education. Perhaps asking them how they feel about it can give you some idea before you talk to them about what you are going through.

I think the first thing you need to figure out is why you're searching for an answer to this question. Are they approachable? Can you talk freely with them or are you worried about how they might react?