The Hard Truth we need to tell our kids and students

[RonRon]

'None of you is special. You are not special. None of you is exceptional. Even if you're one in a million, on a planet of 6.8 billion, that means there are nearly 7,000 people just like you. If everyone is special, then no one is. If everyone gets a trophy, trophies become meaningless..." -- Mr David McCullough Junior, an English teacher at Wellesley High School in Massachusetts and the son of Pulitzer-winning historian David McCullough


Mr McCullough implied that the students' confidence, their carefully-bolstered self-esteem, may be unearned and undeserved.

He argues they are operating under a false impression of their own centrality and vividness. As he puts it, 'hundreds gasp with delight at your every tweet'.

His address does push students to recognise real achievement.

In comments that appear to be more directed towards parents than the youth he was addressing, MrMcCullough told the students: 'You've been pampered, cosseted, doted upon, helmeted, bubble- wrapped... feted and fawned over and called sweetie pie.'

 

[babuSingh]

Many singaporeans still have the mindset that once you are admitted to NUS, NTU, you are special....unknowingly the nightmare starts after 3-4 years.

 

[RWSSLOTS]

Many singaporeans still have the mindset that once you are admitted to NUS, NTU, you are special....unknowingly the nightmare starts after 3-4 years.

Yep, just like that stupid poly grad in law society who call others PEASANT!

 

[scroobal]

Ever spoken to a grassroots leaders, an RC Chairman etc. That poly grad who works at the Law Society as a glorified clerk pales in comparison.

Talk to these guys and you will be surprised what they say and who they contribute to society. Theses leaches of society should be put out by a lighted cigarette.

Yep, just like that stupid poly grad in law society who call others PEASANT!

 

[halsey02]

Ever spoken to a grassroots leaders, an RC Chairman etc. That poly grad who works at the Law Society as a glorified clerk pales in comparison.

Talk to these guys and you will be surprised what they say and who they contribute to society. Theses leaches of society should be put out by a lighted cigarette.

They are over glorified, you know what 'suckers'....Yes! I have the 'pleasure' of talking to these people..

 

[Unrepented]

Yup. And forumer Kinana likes to ask how many years did one serve in such capacity as if it is a service to society.

Ron Ron, you should be posting this for your collegues and kakis to read instead, bang it into their thick skulls and resize their egos.

Ever spoken to a grassroots leaders, an RC Chairman etc. ....................
Talk to these guys and you will be surprised what they say and who they contribute to society. Theses leaches of society should be put out by a lighted cigarette.

 

[scroobal]

Bro, I used to get upset talking to these scums, now it is entertainment. Yet occasionaly still blow my lid.

They are over glorified, you know what 'suckers'....Yes! I have the 'pleasure' of talking to these people..

 

[shittypore]

Sinkies hve Bargain Hen who is very SPECIAL!

 

[halsey02]

Bro, I used to get upset talking to these scums, now it is entertainment. Yet occasionaly still blow my lid.

Never got upset with these people, bemused maybe at times, mostly I 'flow with' the motion & jib barbs, whenever I can. In this way I get entertain, but, when I am not in the mood, I better go talk to a rock!, less stressful!