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[quote=Anonymous]I can't believe so many moms are still on the "everyone gets a trophy" kick.  Everyone is equal. Everyone works the same. Bullshit. If your kid only gets b's and c's and you are content they will never work harder. I agree with balance but most kids, especially middle schoolers, need motivation. This is pizza and party is one of them. It wasn't like they were completely excluded. I see so many kids going thru MCPS barely working, goofing off, and the helicopter mommy comes in to complain that johnny isn't getting good grades because of the teacher or something else. Kids need accountability. Yes, even in middle school. Too many coddled kids going to college hoping a 2.5 GPA in an English major will get them a job. Uh, nope. You have to work hard for success. it doesnt fall into your lap. No one gets straight A's if they don't try. That is a BS excuse. They time manage, think clearly, pay attention and then they don't have to cram.

I am glad the school did it and helicopter mommies didn't win the "it's not fair" battle.  Maybe their whiny kids will realize coddling and complaining wont get you far in life. [/quote]

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