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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When people say competitive, you're actually competing on what dimension? Wealth? Unless you actually own a gold mine or an oil rig or employee number ten at Amazon or got lots of Apple stock I don't see how this can work.[/quote]

Competition occurs in a lot of dimensions. If you can’t imagine it, then you haven’t experienced the Cathedral Close or were oblivious.

There are academic and attendance awards to be won at Prize Day and Flag Day. The awards reflect one’s entire high school career. Some students arrive to day 1 of 9th grade with eyes on a prize, while others develop a desire for recognition along the way.

Students compete to build their resumes for college and to be admitted to tier I institutions, so there’s competition for leadership positions in clubs and sports.

Students compete to do well in classes and to be recognized as bright and accomplished by both peers and teachers.

Some students are socially competitive. There are in groups and out groups. Everyone has friends, but all students have a sense for who has the social influence. Amongst the boys, social competitiveness can manifest in athletic aggressiveness and even “play” physical fighting.

Last, there’s some level of competition for having material possessions. Many kids know they can’t compete on this level, but others come to school with Tiffany baubles or luxury cars.[/quote]

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