School is a fuck

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>Be me, 8th grade
>Put tons of work into a science fair project
>HHO gas generator, pretty simple but tons of writing going into it, a poster, wonderful graphics
>Do all the optional work
>Goodfeels.png
>Make it insanely efficient, test out different catalysts so the electrodes don't degrade
>Waaay more effort than any other project
>Actually really tried, was truly passionate about it
>I missed 2 works checks
>forgot to de-highlight the bibliography, a few other very minor formatting issues
>Got a failing grade, would likely send me to summer school since I was also terrible with homework
>Cry a lot
>Try to convince my parents to let me drop out
>Mfw they let me
>"unschooling" now, making my own curriculum, pursuing metallurgy, knife design, pneumatic engineering, some civil engineering
>have some really good ideas for pest control devices that would make me a good deal of money
>know tons about sustainable living from helping out on farms
>Still hang out with friends, actually good social life
>Good outlook on future
>Very healthy thanks to being able to properly sleep, learned a good deal about nutrition as well
>Smarter than ever
>Happiest I've ever been
>Fuck school
Anyone else have some especially shitty school experiences? Views on how (U.S.) education should be reformed? How has school ruined your life?