I've been ridiculed since grade 1 for always being eager to learn. Kids would call me a 'keener'. I've always questioned everything which pleased some teachers and made others agitated. Never had many friends because people saw me as 'different' and labeled me as 'weird' because I wouldn't conform. I wouldn't go along to get along. I use to be somewhat bothered by the label and being an out-sider but not enough to comply. Now I simply embrace it. And yes, I did well as far as grades. I got awards for highest marks in math, English and science(when.there was real science) I scored top marks in my SATs and graduated University with an A average. Neither of my parents graduated high school(my dad was pulled out at 11 years old to work in the woods) BUT they were both VERY intelligent people who who were constantly learning.
I've been ridiculed since grade 1 for always being eager to learn. Kids would call me a 'keener'. I've always questioned everything which pleased some teachers and made others agitated. Never had many friends because people saw me as 'different' and labeled me as 'weird' because I wouldn't conform. I wouldn't go along to get along. I use to be somewhat bothered by the label and being an out-sider but not enough to comply. Now I simply embrace it. And yes, I did well as far as grades. I got awards for highest marks in math, English and science(when.there was real science) I scored top marks in my SATs and graduated University with an A average. Neither of my parents graduated high school(my dad was pulled out at 11 years old to work in the woods) BUT they were both VERY intelligent people who who were constantly learning.