The pressure for being perfect may come from other activities such as sports or social clubs that places a demand on perfectionism. This will only lead to further stress for your child and mental instability. You may want to place your child in a group or activity that does not require perfectionism. This does not mean your child should quit or run away from a challenge that might seem difficult. You should know your child's strengths and weaknesses by working with them and talking with them to see what they are capable of handling. Expose your child to books and educational videos that will help them expand their thinking, skills and learning abilities. Make it fun sometimes and even know when to let up and have your child take a break. Talk with your child's teacher about your child's concerns and frustrations. Include you child in this conversation. Often times as adults, we think we know what's best for our kids without asking the child how they feel.If you determine that your child is capable of learning and handling difficult challenges but is lazy or being influenced by negative peers, then make some needed adjustments by removing those friends and implement structural discipline. Don't be extreme while disciplining your child. Your child needs to know that there are certain privileges that can be taken away if there is no improvement in school. There is no reward for laziness and disobedience.