One of the debates that I came across was about giving young children participation trophies. The debtors discussed if it sends a negative message to the children. By giving every one a trophy does that say it's not okay to lose? That everyone is a winner? Well, debtor, Ashley Merryman believes it is important to teach children winning comes with hard work, and that it is fine to make mistakes. Also, that our focus shouldn't be on the results and rewards, but teach children about progress.
I agree with Ashley Merryman, because if everyone receives a trophy it loses its value as an award. Especially, with young children, they could care less about what is written on the trophy, but as long as they receive the same prize as the winner they are happy. This isn't teaching the children that in life you will lose, and there will be disappointment. One of the most important lessons I believe young children need to learn is losing and how to deal with it. By losing we are able to use that as motivation to work harder, and to develop a better attitude towards others' achievements.
I want to see what other people have to say on this topic because I don't recall ever receiving a participation trophy. Thus, it would be interesting to see what others have to say, being whether they have had won some or not. Do you believe children should receive participation awards?
-Xela Dinh
I strongly agree with you on this topic. Kids should not be receiving awards for participation because it will not push them to work harder. If they know they will get a trophy, that will satisfy them. They will not learn anything from that, and it is a waste of time. They should learn to work hard if they really want to win a trophy.
ReplyDeleteChildren should learn from their mistakes and from failure. From failure, it could push them into training and practicing more for their sport. Also, practicing more for themselves can benefit their whole team. :)