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[quote=Anonymous]This is a very general question and probably depends on the circumstances, but I’ve had this situation come up a few times with my kids and have never said anything. What I mean is, your kid accomplished something, whether it was an academic accolade, an athletic accomplishment, a musical achievement, etc, and the school/coach/teacher accidentally did not recognize the achievement in the organization’s records or newsletters. This can feel disappointing for a kid, but when this has happened I have always assured my kids that they know they achieved something and that is all that matters. I feel like reaching to correct the omission seems embarrassing or self important.

However, one of my kids just set a record that got completely missed, and she’s pretty upset about it. I understand, because it is something that would have been documented on the organization’s website until the record is broken. Still, I hesitate to reach out, or to have her say anything. It is just a kid’s activity and I don’t want to seem overly competitive. Should this just be a lesson in humility and security in your own personal growth? [/quote]

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