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Reply to "Why academic awards for elementary aged kids are a bad idea."
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So you can't reward genuine hard work because the ones who aren't academic stars will get their feelings hurt? Millennials in a nutshell. [/quote] Incorrect. You can reward genuine hard work. But think to the awards ceremonies: What's being rewarded: is it really genuine hard work? What's not being rewarded (is some/much genuine hard work not recognized)? What is the impact of what and the way certain things are rewarded (this is an empirical question, not just a personally reflective or value question--look to real data)? How is being rewarded, and is this the best way to get whatever results (intended or unintended) you value?[/quote] My child is getting an academic award for his effort and enthusiasm this year in a subject. He already had some intrinsic motivation and the award seems to be helping him see this as a strength. He is not a child with a lot of strengths. What particularly should we be aware of as an issue?[/quote]
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