I just find it funny how some parents celebrate their children's mediocre achievements. I think there ought to be a law against being forced to applaud mediocrity in our society. Giving children false hopes and raising their expectations sends the wrong message and would inevitably lead to disappointments later in life.
Okay, rather harsh of me but I am stating truths that no one else would dare voice. So there.
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My eight-year-old has a bunch of participation trophies that he cares nothing about. At this age, they start to value the winners awards much more than the participation ones.
ReplyDeleteWe should encourage the kids who participate, but the full-sized trophies sometimes go overboard. Nontheless, they are invaluable photo ops for most parents.