"But all of life is about dumb rules drawn up by somebody else. Learning that at 17 is better than learning it at 45. Her mom didn't do her any favors. You do what you're suppose to do to "make the grade". Learning that is more valuable than AP Biology."
Wow. Your life must suck.
As a matter of fact I've been incredibly blessed. But the fact is that our society is full of rules. Just get in your car and drive down the road. Go to Walmart and try to buy something. Life is about rules and playing the system. She just failed at that this time around. Maybe she'll get better at it. You think?
I never find this to be a very convincing argument regarding anything. Lefties use this a lot: "It must suck to be you." It's an empty, snotty thing to say to anyone, IMO.
I agree. After reading all of kjam's post's - a person with that attitude would not last ONE day in my company (no, not mine).
Lot's of "free spirits" out there that think the rules are meant for the 'lessor' ones, can't possibly apply to me.
Then reality rudely interupts with a smack 'long side the head........
YOU ARE FIRED!
Best of luck to this kid.
My bet is that she will end up a professor at some 'extinguished' lib / rat hole "higher" institute of learning.
Or a politician.
LVM