Every spring, there is a little story here or there of the bad side of participation awards. Most people realize participation awards are not necessary for any social organizing but rather, they make ...

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My elementary school consisted of grades Kindergarten through sixth. Kindergarten through third grade classes were on one side of the building; fourth through sixth were on the other. One rite of ...

For years, Reisterstown Baseball has given trophies to its youngest players — those ages 4 through 8 —for showing up. But before the current season began, the youth league posted a new message on its ...

Children are praised way too much for simply completing assigned tasks. And they’re definitely rewarded way too much for just participating in an activity. I’m sure some parents and other adults think ...

For years, Reisterstown Baseball has given trophies to its youngest players — those aged 4 through 8 —for showing up. But before the current season began, the youth league posted a new message on its ...

In my last column, I discussed the debate over awarding participation medals or trophies in youth sports. I cited a New York Times opinion letter that noted some form of recognition should be given to ...