That was exactly what I thought when I was told “school will be the happiest time of your life.” That was in the late 1950’s through the 1960’s. Fortunately it wasn’t true.
George, you are absolutely correct. Not only do I feel that way, I had a young lady, once ask me if she should stay in school. I told her to stay in school as long as she could and not deal with life out side school. Many years later, we met and she thanked me for the advice. She had a Master’s Degree!!!
I liked school. We didn’t have much bullying that I noticed anyway but we did have one guy who came to one reunion with his wife and kids and told us all how horrible and hateful we were and used words you shouldn’t use in mixed company – then told us he was a preacher! Needless to say, we have not heard from him since. But last year was our 50th and practically the entire class was there. They are still friends. Was also small town.
School for me wasn’t too bad. There were some moments I could have done without, but on the whole it was fine. I haven’t gone to any reunions since I didn’t have any friends in high school. Didn’t go to college as we couldn’t afford it.
Trilobyte Premium Member almost 11 years ago
That was exactly what I thought when I was told “school will be the happiest time of your life.” That was in the late 1950’s through the 1960’s. Fortunately it wasn’t true.
YokohamaMama almost 11 years ago
No way. School wasn’t the worst time of my life, but certainly not the best. Now, my kids’school years were quite happy for me.
Olddog1 almost 11 years ago
Looking back from retirement, college, navy and working years were all better than high school.
IndyMan almost 11 years ago
George, you are absolutely correct. Not only do I feel that way, I had a young lady, once ask me if she should stay in school. I told her to stay in school as long as she could and not deal with life out side school. Many years later, we met and she thanked me for the advice. She had a Master’s Degree!!!
GROG Premium Member almost 11 years ago
School was the worse time in my life. At least I’m getting paid to work.
ronaldhicks almost 11 years ago
Yeah, I was told that as well. Frankly, high school was misery. College was much better. And things just went up from there.
Linda Pearson almost 11 years ago
I liked school. We didn’t have much bullying that I noticed anyway but we did have one guy who came to one reunion with his wife and kids and told us all how horrible and hateful we were and used words you shouldn’t use in mixed company – then told us he was a preacher! Needless to say, we have not heard from him since. But last year was our 50th and practically the entire class was there. They are still friends. Was also small town.
danlarios almost 11 years ago
with an un who needs enemys?cle like that
Neat '33 almost 11 years ago
I’d hafta agree with Trilobyte; I tried to quit in my Junior year in ‘60, but good ol’ Mom explained the error of my ways !
terek almost 11 years ago
Just wait until you get out of school Skyler! It’s 100 times tougher and an unending rat race!!!!
tbritt99 almost 11 years ago
33 years later & school is still the most miserable time of my life
puddleglum1066 almost 11 years ago
“Somewhere between anticipation and nostalgia we should have been happy.” —Shannon Wheeler, “Too Much Coffee Man”
cbrsarah almost 11 years ago
School for me wasn’t too bad. There were some moments I could have done without, but on the whole it was fine. I haven’t gone to any reunions since I didn’t have any friends in high school. Didn’t go to college as we couldn’t afford it.