Sometimes misunderstandings arose at school because of questions I never thought to ask. I wish I’d asked my teachers how long I should be spending on homework each night, then measured the actual time to see how it compared. Although many teachers appreciated my thoroughness and creativity, I’m certain that my homework time far exceeded their intentions, leaving me with less time than my classmates had for sleep and hobbies. It wasn’t because I had trouble understanding the work, but rather because of everything feeling equally important.
