jimgi: Very much agree. A hormone ridden hysterical teenager screaming at the grown ups while having an Aspergers meltdown isn't the way to go. She deserves sympathy rather than ridicule though.
16 year olds are just beginning to develop adult cognitive abilities. it's a perfect time for being arrogant.
i agree, compassion is always a better choice than ridicule.
jono7: 16 year olds are just beginning to develop adult cognitive abilities. it's a perfect time for being arrogant.
i agree, compassion is always a better choice than ridicule.
Yes, she is only 16 with all the arrogance and certainty of that age. She might be the one saying these things but adults with an agenda are bringing her to the world's attention. Whatever your opinion of whether she is good or bad, they are using her youthful passion and single mindedness. The detractors should leave the girl alone and target those who are behind her celebrity status.
Young people often get things wrong but sometimes for the right reasons. It is up to adults to guide them with some kindness and empathy and not try to prove how much cleverer they are than a 16 year old girl with a developmental disorder.
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