[RKDinOKC]

Got over arguing with teachers in 1st grade. Didn't like reading the stuff they had us reading because I thought it was stupid. They tried to tell my parents I couldn't read even though I aced the vocabulary and spelling tests. They even had the special ed teacher evaluate my learning. They decided I was reading to get information and did not like reading anything that wasn't something new to learn and did not like fiction at all. Most fiction is just stories of people getting into trouble then being rescued somehow. Didn't like TV shows like Lassie for the same reason. I specifically remember them having me read the book Where the Red Fern Grows. I liked it up till the end, then absolutely hated it. The dogs died, it was as bad as Old Yeller. It was a LONG time until I discovered science fiction and read anything besides comic books for entertainment instead of fact gathering. Learned as far as teachers were concerned to just regurgitate what they wanted to hear, not make waves, and stay out of trouble.