Pressure about marks is extremely common, and while it often comes from care, it can weigh heavily on your mind and even harm your performance, because stress and fear make it harder to think and remember. The goal is to handle it in a way that protects both your wellbeing and your relationship with your family.
Try to have an honest, calm conversation when things are not already tense. Let your family know that you do want to do well, and that heavy pressure and comparison actually make it harder for you to focus, not easier. Many parents do not realise the effect their words have, and hearing it plainly and respectfully can shift how they speak to you. Sharing your actual study plan can also reassure them, because a lot of pressure comes from parents feeling that you are not serious, and seeing your effort eases that worry.
At the same time, work on your own mindset, because you cannot always control what others say. Remind yourself that your marks are one measure of one day, not a measure of your worth or your entire future. Do your honest best, focus on learning and steady effort rather than only the final number, and do not absorb every anxious comment as truth. If the pressure ever feels overwhelming, talk to someone you trust, a teacher, a counsellor, or a supportive relative. You deserve support, and carrying that weight alone is not something you have to do.
Example: Calmly telling a parent, I want to do well too, and constant comparison makes me more anxious, not more focused, often opens a better conversation than staying silent and stressed.
One practical tip: Separate your worth from your marks. A number on a paper measures one exam on one day. It does not measure you or decide your whole future.