RANTS FROM A GEN X SLACKER Vocational Arts Edition High School- the institution meant to prepare students for adulthood. Everything I needed to know in life I learned during my high school years. For instance, I learned about social classes and cliques, which prepared me well for adulthood. I was not so easily offended when I encountered such behaviors in the workplace, or otherwise. My adolescence equipped me with all the trauma I needed to withstand resentment later in life. Adversity can be overcome with the right support. I hope you can find good people in your life!