Every child is unique. That is what is taught in schools and doled out to the parents. We try to inculcate the quality of uniqueness in our kids from the toddler stage itself. And teachers are motivated to address this quality in each child and handle every child differently. But as we grow, as our treasure trove of experiences fills up we somehow loose this uniqueness. We try to fit in, become part of the whole. Being unique is not always acceptable. If you look around you will find ample examples of same types. All want to fit into a certain mould because there is less risk involved. All female celebrities look alike (well almost), all men look alike (bearded and buffed up).
I am watching the Mrs Maisel series and was struck by how the protagonist is asked to be a certain way if she wanted to succeed. Her unique way of rendering impromptu stand up acts is not commended. Well I still have to watch the rest of the series to draw a conclusion but this prerequisite to submit to a system is what struck me most in the first few episodes.
If we tell our children that they are unique then they should be allowed to make this there strength. When they grow up it should not be expected of them to re write their scripts and conform to the preset standards.
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