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[quote=Anonymous]So my area must have been ahead of its time because I'm almost 30 and had participation trophies growing up. I think what some parents miss in this debate is that past 4th grade or so, these trophies are not a sense of pride for kids. They know what they mean (congrats, you lost). Most don't want a big show made out of it because getting a participation trophy doesn't really feel good. I would have preferred nothing vs the trophies and purple ribbons I'd get. Now a little kid is just excited to get a trophy, and really, no long term impact is going to be made if your 7 year old gets excited about a trophy. Personally, I thInk the participation stuff is pointless because it's essentially a last place trophy. But do I think that it's going to give kids an entitlement complex? Not unless he's getting influenced elsewhere as well N[/quote]
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