The ringing of tardy bells and school dances came to mind when remembering the days of school. These things were great, but soon ended. Planning college was difficult and the ACT wasn't the hardest obstacle.
Grade school was no problem for anyone; why would it be? If someone didn't pass their classes during winter and spring, he just had to take classes in the summer, so the teachers who didn't really want to be there, could pass everybody. This was not good for anybody, because children at that age aren't thinking about school then. Not having anyone to force homework, harmed childre…