yeah, what you said Pru
I remember that feeling myself. Interestingly enough, it got worse as I got older, I guess my coping mechanisms also increased though and I do (and don't have to force myself) appreciate a wide variety of people for the variety they bring to life. But I have had that feeling in COLLEGE even! A feeling of "geez, did you people even OPEN your book last night?" That there IS such a thing as a "dumb question" and yeah, that leaf...lol!
I observed DD8 2/3 split class today (don't EVEN get me started on THAT, she is in the 3rd grade part, ugh!) and it was controlled chaos at best
DD has ALWAYS been sensitive to noise and has complained many times about other people's talking distracting her...I think I have MYSELF practically talked into homeschool *sigh*
