discuss What was it like in your school? Mine was like a prison, lol.

[Jason]

It was all about power and being more macho. Is it no wonder there might be school shootings in such an environment? What are your thoughts? Am I just being whiny?

 

[Shortie]

When I was in school, I hated it and either didn't want to go in or would get upset when I had to go or when my mum had to leave me when I was young and needed her supervision to get to school.

It wasn't until I was in year 10, the final two years of my school years, that I started to enjoy school and realize it wasn't all that bad, especially with the friends and fun we had in school. I now realize how much time I wasted in school and didn't enjoy it because you never get that back once it's gone.

If I could return and do school again, I would in a heartbeat.

 

[Jason]

I didn't say I didn't always like it, but it was a prison environment. Unless you were very strong, you couldn't command any real respect there.

 

[Harsh World]

I loved school because it let me meet all the people I wouldn't have otherwise got to meet. We were all in it together, and we had our good days and our bad days, but most of the bad stemmed from outside of school.

I'm going back to the States in July for my 20th year graduation anniversary to catch up with people I haven't seen in years.

 

[ratrat2]

I like to enjoy natural quost all time. Nature calling me with It's invisible hands. Because, nature is the real beauty.

It was all about power and being more macho. Is it no wonder there might be school shootings in such an environment? What are your thoughts? Am I just being whiny?

 

[Jason]

I loved school at times. I was just saying it shouldn't be that a person has to be so aggressive (not necessarily physical) just to get respect tin school. Does anyone agree or disagree>

But I don't think human nature is going to change.

 

[mdforkan20]

It was all about power and being more macho. Is it no wonder there might be school shootings in such an environment? What are your thoughts? Am I just being whiny?

I totally understand where you're coming from, and you're definitely not being whiny. It’s a valid concern. The idea of “power” and “macho” behavior, especially when it gets glorified in media and sometimes even in real life, can set up toxic expectations that hurt people, particularly in vulnerable environments like schools. This kind of environment can create pressure to fit a specific mold of strength or dominance, which might leave some individuals feeling isolated, misunderstood, or even driven to violence as a way of asserting control or attention.


When people feel like they have no other way to express themselves or are constantly battling expectations about how they should behave, it can contribute to mental health issues and, in some tragic cases, escalate to violence. School shootings are often a reflection of deeper societal issues—bullying, mental health neglect, access to firearms, and a lack of emotional support—so it’s not just about “macho” behavior, but about creating an environment where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to deal with their emotions in healthier ways.


I think it’s important to acknowledge these concerns rather than dismiss them. It’s not whining—it’s bringing awareness to how societal pressures can have very real, and sometimes dangerous, consequences. What do you think could help break down these pressures in schools or society more broadly?

 

[Jason]

I totally understand where you're coming from, and you're definitely not being whiny. It’s a valid concern. The idea of “power” and “macho” behavior, especially when it gets glorified in media and sometimes even in real life, can set up toxic expectations that hurt people, particularly in vulnerable environments like schools. This kind of environment can create pressure to fit a specific mold of strength or dominance, which might leave some individuals feeling isolated, misunderstood, or even driven to violence as a way of asserting control or attention.


When people feel like they have no other way to express themselves or are constantly battling expectations about how they should behave, it can contribute to mental health issues and, in some tragic cases, escalate to violence. School shootings are often a reflection of deeper societal issues—bullying, mental health neglect, access to firearms, and a lack of emotional support—so it’s not just about “macho” behavior, but about creating an environment where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to deal with their emotions in healthier ways.


I think it’s important to acknowledge these concerns rather than dismiss them. It’s not whining—it’s bringing awareness to how societal pressures can have very real, and sometimes dangerous, consequences. What do you think could help break down these pressures in schools or society more broadly?

I was in trouble constantly in high school, until the very last day. But I had to act that way because of the environment. And then my uncle said, "I was a bad kid." (when looking back on a long time ago.). Ha ha, he doesn't know the whole story.