Fate or Free Will?

To be honest, I don't believe that the events that happen in your life are "fated" to happen. The choices that one makes determines whatever occurs in the future. Everyone has the free will to do what they want, and nothing can change that. I mean, when there is a child in school, free will is restricted by administrators, teachers, parents, and other adults that are in high authority. However, the choice not to follow them is up to the person. Fate cannot force anyone into submission, or into a certain situation. Of course, there might be consequences, but the decisions one makes create a path toward the next step. Fate cannot decide whether or not one fails a test. It depends on if you decide to study the material or slack off and chill until the test comes (unless one is playing the "Bag of Fate" game in the vortex, but it is still your decision to jump into the vortex.) I guess the reason that I don't believe in fate is because you will never know what your fate is or what it is supposed to be. So, when I am basking in glory, or stuck in a terrible dilemma, I'm not going to say "I guess this is my fate," because that would be some B.S. excuse.