Published on 12, July, 2020
I have noticed questions by carers about their children during lunch breaks. This got me thinking of my own experience.
I left school over 40 years ago and it is only in the last few years I realized I was autistic.
When I was at school a lot of lessons were quite formal which suited me. However when it came to lunchtime as all the schools I went to were nearby I went home for lunch. In the Junior school quite a few people went home for lunchtime which was nearly an hour and a half. Most occasions when I stayed it was for a club but I didn't like being at school for the whole day and especially the long lunch break.
I wonder if modern schools are more of a challenge for autistics.
I made an effort, at School, which lead to me being manipulated by the Teachers; I was such a People-Pleaser as a boy.
On reflection, I see now why my generation grew up resentful towards society. Schools were a Warzone. I was caught in the crossfire.
Hopefully there have been some improvements.