[Pukin Dog]

Are you joking? How many kids do you know who use the word 'specialness'? Give me a break.

[netmilsmom]

Actually, I know more kids who would use "specialness" than adults.

I guess my nieces and nephews are too old and my kids too young to fit into this age group.

[Quix]

I've seen a few in about every class of that age who could have written this piece.

A lot of it depends on one's reading and the education levels and bents of one's parents and siblings. Much depends on one's own interests and hobbies. One can find intellectuals of almost any age.