What does it mean to be 16 today? It is totally different to when I was growing up | Zoe Williams
Briefly

The August exam results season often brings out the triumphs and traumas of students and parents, but we rarely hear the unvarnished truth about failures.
Even in the shadow of success stories, many parents will downplay their own educational achievements, presenting a faux-amnesia about their past that completely belies memory.
Exam results hold a primordial significance in young lives; they are indeed the only letters and numbers that matter during formative years.
Reflecting on my own results, I recall the anxiety alleviated by smoking cigarettes, indicating a humorous yet poignant connection to my experiences with exams.
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