How do you feel about participation trophies? While I was coaching the super little kids at the YMCA we were not supposed to keep score and everyone got an award when we got done. I did really have a problem with it for the super little kids but I did notice something. We didn’t keep the score but the kids did. And after the games they made sure everyone knew if they won. As they get to grade school age I think it is ridiculous to think that the kids can’t handle the concept of winners and losers. You might as well get them use to it because once they are older it will be a reality which they need to learn. I run these races around town and everyone who finishes gets a medal. Maybe that is different because I at least have to run the whole course to get one. I don’t really care about those, the thing I like the best is the shirt so I can wear it so others can see I ran that race. I won’t win so I won’t get any money or a really trophy and I am really ok with that. I hope that the next generation doesn’t grow up expecting trophies for everything they do, thanks to our everyone is a winner sports leagues. That will make it really hard to set realistic expectations for any future employer or marriage partner.