I’m a loser, now give me my trophy!Some kids get participation trophies just for showing up and some kids actually work for their trophy.Although,it may hurt your child’s feelings not all kids should get a trophy because if all kids get a trophy then the kids that worked hard won’t feel like their trophy is worth something.
How do you teach your children to be good winners and good losers if they don’t win and lose?How will they handle life?;Such as not getting the job or not getting into that expensive college.Kids are not motivated to do their best if they know that they are always going to “win”.If a kid can win for nothing,then they are trained at a young age to not try and not trying won’t work in the real world.
Trophies were once rare things,sterling silver cups bought from jewelry stores for truly special occasions.Today,participation trophies and prizes are almost a given as children are constantly assured that they are winners.Winning a trophy is a big deal most of the time but does it mean the same thing if everybody gets one?