The image was shared by a student on Reddit, who claimed their father smashed the laptop after they scored 57.4% in the Class 12 board exams and received an “Essential Repeat.” But the broken device was only part of the story.
According to the student, life at home became unbearable after the results came out. In the viral post, the user alleged that their father not only destroyed the laptop but also took away their bed and room, forcing them to sleep on the floor.
“I know I’m late here, but this is what my father did after 12th results were out,” the student wrote while posting the image online.
The post quickly gained attention as the student further opened up about the situation at home.
“I am facing verbal, physical, mental and emotional abuse since the results are out,” they added.
Soon, thousands of people flooded the comments section with support, concern, and stories of similar experiences. Many users pointed out that extreme reactions to academic results are still common in many Indian households, where marks are often treated as the ultimate measure of success.
Several people said that instead of helping children recover from disappointment, such reactions only damage their confidence and mental well-being.
“Breaking things out of anger solves nothing,” one user commented, adding that destroying expensive belongings does not help students improve.
Others tried to comfort the student emotionally, encouraging them not to let one exam define their future and reminding them that marks are only a small part of life.
One particular comment deeply resonated with people online.
“Remember how you feel right now and promise yourself you won’t treat your own children like this someday. Break the generational curse,” a Reddit user wrote.
That line struck a powerful emotional chord because it reflected a reality many young Indians understand too well — the cycle of academic pressure being passed down from one generation to another.
The discussion comes shortly after CBSE announced its Class 12 board exam results on May 13. This year, more than 17 lakh students appeared for the exams, and over 15 lakh successfully passed.
Amid the flood of percentages, rankings, and result celebrations across social media, the viral Reddit post served as a reminder of something far more important — board exams are already stressful enough for students, and fear at home should never become part of the process.
