School Survival


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Why Does School Make Me Feel Stupid?

You know that feeling when you walk into school and suddenly you feel like the smallest, dumbest person in the room? Yeah, I've been there too. It's like no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to fit into the mold that school expects you to fit into. And let me tell you, […]

School Makes Me Feel So Stressed

If you're reading this, chances are you've felt the weight of school pressing down on you, suffocating you with stress and anxiety. You're not alone in this struggle; I've been there too, and it's tough. But let me tell you, your feelings are valid, and there's nothing wrong with you. John Taylor Gatto, a renowned […]

Why Does School Not Teach Life Skills?

Hey there, Let's have a real talk about why school often feels like a soul-sucking experience and why it fails to equip us with the life skills we truly need. Strap in, because this ride might get a little bumpy, but I'm here to navigate it with you. John Taylor Gatto, a former New York […]

Why Does School Only Care About Grades?

Have you ever wondered why school seems to care more about grades than about your actual well-being and growth as a person? It's a question that's been on my mind lately, and I wanted to dive into it with you. John Taylor Gatto, a former New York City school teacher turned outspoken critic of the […]

Ways School is Like Prison

Understanding the Parallels and Seeking Alternatives Hey there, fellow school-hater. If you're reading this, chances are you've felt like you're trapped in a system that suffocates your spirit and suppresses your individuality. Well, I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. In fact, there's a whole community of us who understand exactly what you're […]

School Is Not As Enjoyable as It Should Be

Hey there, fellow school struggler. If you're reading this, chances are you've had more than a few rough days in the classroom. Let me start by saying this: your feelings are absolutely valid. You're not alone in feeling this way, and there's nothing wrong with you. The system just doesn't fit us, and that's okay. […]

School Is Not the Only Way to Success

Hey there, fellow school-hater. If you're reading this, chances are you're feeling pretty down about the whole school situation. Trust me, I get it. The constant pressure, the rigid structure, the feeling of being trapped - it can all be overwhelming. But guess what? Your feelings are valid. You are not alone, and there's nothing […]

My School Makes Me Feel Happy

Hey there, fellow happy campers! Today, I'm thrilled to share my overflowing joy about the utopia that is school. I mean, who wouldn't want to spend their best years confined to a desk, right? My school is so dedicated to our happiness that they've decided to launch an essay contest. The prompt? "My School Makes […]

Nutty Chronicles: Top 10 Reasons School Sends My Squirrel Brain into a Tailspin!

By The Mysterious Deranged Squirrel Nuts to Conformity: School feels like a forest of conformity, where individuality gets lost in a sea of uniform acorns. Who needs that when you're a unique squirrel with your own tree to climb? Tree-mendous Pressure: The constant pressure to perform and gather grade acorns is like having a never-ending […]

School Makes Me Angry

Hey there, fellow survivors. Today, I want to scream from the mountaintops, not because I enjoy the echo, but because our feelings are valid, and it's time to acknowledge the anger that boils within us. School, the supposed bastion of education, often feels like a cage where our individuality is crushed, and frustration simmers beneath […]

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