Commencement Speaker Tells Kids “You’re Not Special”

David McCullough Jr. gave a Commencement Speech taking kids down a peg instead of the parents and society that raised them that way. Maybe this speech would have done them more good on the first day of kindergarten.  I guess it’s a wonderful speech unless you read Fight Club in which case you’ve heard a better version.

“Yes, you’ve been pampered, cosseted, doted upon, helmeted, bubble-wrapped,” McCullough said in his speech. “Yes, capable adults with other things to do have held you, kissed you, fed you, wiped your mouth, wiped your bottom, trained you, taught you, tutored you, coached you, listened to you, counseled you, encouraged you, consoled you and encouraged you again. You’ve been nudged, cajoled, wheedled and implored. You’ve been feted and fawned over and called sweetie pie. … But do not get the idea you’re anything special. Because you’re not.”

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