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Old 06-02-2013, 11:02 PM
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I've always felt that it was just probably a few parents who threatened to sue the school, little league, dance team, and any thing else their kid was into if their kid was not the winner.

I think the coaches, advisors and sponsors of these groups just gave in to prevent being sued.
I don't think lawyers and the threat of (frivolous) lawsuits are to be blamed for this one. It comes from a well-intentioned but completely mistaken belief that not being a "winner" damages healthy self-esteem.
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