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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think there is a pretty big divide in our relative demographic between parents who think, for example, sports should be completely "fair", no cut, everyone gets a trophy, mentality and others (I will admit my bias) who think it's ok to learn that not everyone is a star, everyone has different talents, and there are winners and losers in a game.  I had a parent tell me the other day that it's important to [b]equally[/b] cheer for the opposing team.   I honestly could not believe what I was hearing.  I am the first to note a great play by an opposing team, or such, but cheer EQUALLY?   That's really outside of my understanding.    I say this as a parent of a middling, could be good athlete.   He is going to learn the hard way that if you are not disciplined and have a great attitude, innate talent will only take you so far.   While I am sad for him that this will be a hard lesson to learn, I also recognize it is part of why I encouraged sports in the first place.   I do want him to learn this lesson, and unfortunately for him, it looks like he is going to learn it the hard way.   [/quote]

I would also say sports is one of the only areas I see this.   We don't complain that there is 1st and 2nd chair in band or orchestra, nor do we complain that there are lead parts in plays and other productions.   We don't think every student should be showcased in the art or writing show, right?  We also don't expect everyone to make the debate team.   Just a few examples.  I have never understood why sports is the arena so many people want "equal treatment".  [/quote]

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