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I do not think that Brianna is unique , Shawnee . That sort of phrase is cold comfort , and not true at all . Brianna is like everyone else . She is certainly like me . It is not always easy to live , but comfort can be sought in that knowledge . That knowledge is at the base of any form of art . That is why art exists .
My mother worked in an American school for a while . She said that in comparison to the British system , American children are taught to feel how special and unique they are from an early age . She says that American children are often extremely open and self-confident because of this . This seems good . It is not always good , because I think children should sometimes just shut up , sit down , and listen .
As I have already intimated , I also think that telling people how unique and special they are when they feel sad is counter-productive .
I think that Brianna is fine and lovely , based on the things I have read written by her . I would never insult her by trotting out a set-phrase to do with her being special and unique .
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