Should we stop telling our kids that they’re special?
It's easy to see the downsides of our national cult of self-esteem. But being 'special' has enabled many kids to be their best. Adult life and the economic realities that young people face will wisen them up soon enough. In the meantime, we shouldn’t forget the upside of being special: it has undoubtedly given many young people a chance to reach for the stars. Read the full story
