Came to this thread expecting to see my generation ripped a new one about how we're lazy, think we're entitled, spoiled, etc. etc. blah blah blah. Was pleasantly surprised at the comments and agree with most everything I saw.
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Originally Posted by adpiucf
I think it is all a bit ridiculous that everyone wins just for showing up. That isn't how it is in the real world, and it sets young people up for inability to cope later when they don't "win."
For example, my friend's elementary school aged-kids were showing off their gymnastics "medals" recently. But in reality, they were "medals" for participating in an end of season showcase. I'm glad the kids are jazzed about gymnastics, but they didn't earn a medal; their parents paid for them to participate in a recital.
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That is ridiculous. I wonder why the adults in charge would allow that
I realize that by now I am probably closer in age to said adults, but this argument always bothers me. When everyone on my t-ball team got trophies, it's not like we asked or expected them for them!?! I didn't know what a damn trophy was until it was handed to me. If you're (hypothetical you, not you adpiucf) blaming the parents, fine, but I have definitely read arguments where the blame gets placed on the kids. When you're 5, it's not like you have control of that...
And of course this goes for any accolades, not just literally trophies, lol
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Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap
This is what many schools are beginning to adopt. The speakers are chosen by either the student body or by tryouts. Colored cords or stoles are given to the students earning those three distinctions with each color corresponding to a certain level.
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I actually kind of like that idea! (also the idea of Summa, Magna or Cum Laude)
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