If you didn't do these things in school, did you really live your school life?
Prem Kamde | Wed, 09 Jul 2025
School wasn't just about class, homework or exams - it was a mini life in itself. And if you didn't argue with your benchmate over desk space, get your name written on the board by the class monitor, or leave school in unity with the whole class, did you really live your school life? This article isn't just a flashback - it's an emotional rollercoaster for all those who know that school life wasn't about rules, but about the naughty moments that made it unforgettable. These weren't bad habits - they were our way of living the best years of our lives.
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School life is that phase where we didn't know what life was, but somehow, we lived it in the best way possible. It wasn't just about attendance or report cards - it was about friendships, silly fights, stolen tiffins and unspoken unity. The following points are not lessons - they are memories. And if you find yourself smiling or remembering someone while reading, congratulations: you have truly lived your school life.
When your benchmate was not your friend, the bench became a "LOC" - an imaginary line was drawn in the middle. "Ye mera aadhar bench hai!" and then the boundary of the elbows was shown. There was a world war of egos even in a small space. And if friendship happened, life went on quite well on his bench.
The monitor's job was to maintain discipline, and our job was to challenge him a little. When he wrote your name on the board, "I will tell the teacher," then there was a fight in front of the whole class, and later a patch-up. This was a small tension, but there was also an excitement hidden in it which is missed today.
When your favourite seat is taken away after lunch break, the solution was simple—pick up someone else's bag, and sit in their seat. Then it started, from "This is my seat!" to "Now I will sit here!" It was hilarious, annoying, but very real. It was the first lesson of ownership that I got there.
An insult to a teacher, or just a mood of rebellion—and then the unity of the whole class! A plan was made, spread on WhatsApp or chits, and the next day not a single student came. The teacher saw the register, was shocked. Attendance in school was zero, but friendship was 100%.
"Everyone give 20 rupees" - and then the politics of contributions would begin. Some would give 10, some would say “I will take the main decorations,” and some would keep quiet. But still the function would happen, cake would also come, and everyone would enjoy together. No one remembers who gave how much money – they only remember that everyone was together.
There was groupism, favourites were divided, “You belong to that group, you belong to this group” was heard. Sometimes there would be a fight if someone’s birthday was not celebrated, sometimes there would be complaints about back-benchers in front of the teacher. But in all this, the real training of leadership, conversation and public speaking was hidden.
We got PT period to play, but sometimes we would just sit and discuss life with the teacher. Career, exams, yes, just random things. These are the moments where we felt for the first time that teachers are also human beings. And sometimes, they didn't just teach, they understood.
When I was living those moments, I thought school was boring. "This school life should just end." But now I wish I could go back one day. The mischief of that time, that innocence, that group unity... all this has become a part of my personality. Maybe those habits were not ideal, but those times were definitely ideal.
If you didn't do all these things—fight with benchmates, quarrel with the monitor, or contribute to drama in the group—then maybe, just maybe, you didn't live school life to the fullest. These weren't flaws, these were flavors. School life wasn't meant to be perfect. It was meant to be unforgettable.
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If the benchmate was not a friend, the bench was also divided into two
the bench was also divided into two (Image credit- AI)
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When your benchmate was not your friend, the bench became a "LOC" - an imaginary line was drawn in the middle. "Ye mera aadhar bench hai!" and then the boundary of the elbows was shown. There was a world war of egos even in a small space. And if friendship happened, life went on quite well on his bench.
If the monitor wrote the name, then revenge is necessary
monitor wrote the name
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The monitor's job was to maintain discipline, and our job was to challenge him a little. When he wrote your name on the board, "I will tell the teacher," then there was a fight in front of the whole class, and later a patch-up. This was a small tension, but there was also an excitement hidden in it which is missed today.
After lunch, picking up someone else's bag and sitting on their bench
someone else's bag (Image credit- AI)
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When your favourite seat is taken away after lunch break, the solution was simple—pick up someone else's bag, and sit in their seat. Then it started, from "This is my seat!" to "Now I will sit here!" It was hilarious, annoying, but very real. It was the first lesson of ownership that I got there.
Ever bunked school together, the whole class
Ever bunked school together
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An insult to a teacher, or just a mood of rebellion—and then the unity of the whole class! A plan was made, spread on WhatsApp or chits, and the next day not a single student came. The teacher saw the register, was shocked. Attendance in school was zero, but friendship was 100%.
Politics of asking for contributions on Teacher's Day or Saraswati Puja
contribution
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"Everyone give 20 rupees" - and then the politics of contributions would begin. Some would give 10, some would say “I will take the main decorations,” and some would keep quiet. But still the function would happen, cake would also come, and everyone would enjoy together. No one remembers who gave how much money – they only remember that everyone was together.
Handling small class politics was the first step towards leadership
class politics
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There was groupism, favourites were divided, “You belong to that group, you belong to this group” was heard. Sometimes there would be a fight if someone’s birthday was not celebrated, sometimes there would be complaints about back-benchers in front of the teacher. But in all this, the real training of leadership, conversation and public speaking was hidden.
Sometimes cancelling the match in PT period and sitting in a group with the teacher
PT period and sitting in a group with the teacher
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We got PT period to play, but sometimes we would just sit and discuss life with the teacher. Career, exams, yes, just random things. These are the moments where we felt for the first time that teachers are also human beings. And sometimes, they didn't just teach, they understood.
At that time everything seemed wrong, today I remember everything
today I remember everything
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When I was living those moments, I thought school was boring. "This school life should just end." But now I wish I could go back one day. The mischief of that time, that innocence, that group unity... all this has become a part of my personality. Maybe those habits were not ideal, but those times were definitely ideal.
These were not bad habits, this was the style of school life
the style of school life
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If you didn't do all these things—fight with benchmates, quarrel with the monitor, or contribute to drama in the group—then maybe, just maybe, you didn't live school life to the fullest. These weren't flaws, these were flavors. School life wasn't meant to be perfect. It was meant to be unforgettable.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- Were these habits harmful or wrong for students?No, they were mostly innocent fun—ways we emotionally bonded and built lasting friendships.
- Do school kids today still do all this?Some things have changed, but mischief and friendship remain timeless across generations.
- Why do we remember such silly moments more than actual classes?Because they carried emotion, rebellion, friendship—and those are the real memories that stay.
- Can this article be used as a speech?Absolutely! With a few edits, this would make a perfect emotional school farewell or reunion speech.
