[Oberon]

From what I can glean from my childrens’ papers, the message is “everyone is unique, everyone is special.” Which is true - and not a bad message for children.

Yes, except that the way the message is delivered completely undermines it.

I mean, what sense does it make to tell a kid "You're unique, just like every other kid!"...?

[Scotswife]

“I mean, what sense does it make to tell a kid “You’re unique, just like every other kid!”...?”

LOL!
And yet, it’s true isn’t it?

The example I usually see given is the example if snowflakes.
So...EVERY snowflake is “unique” just like every other snowflake, but every snowflake has its own design.