Yes, I in the UK object to US cultural and linguistic imperialism.

Otherwise, LadyJean, you appear to demonstrate that you were supported, focussed, and got on. You may never be a maths professor, but you did your best and seem to have benefitted.

Lox, ask yourself why it's is ALWAYS (yes I mean that) chavs who physically attack goths, never the other way round? There's nothing wrong with being working class. There's everything wrong with acting like a chav.