Quote:You're making it too easy for me to respond with something depressing. 

Sorry, not meaning to bring up anything painful.

 

Just wanted to let you know that everything you have ever brought here screams "winner", Rache.

 

Back on topic for a second: my childhood trophy case is tiny.  My childhood memories are, for the most part awesome.  And very few of those awesome memories involve a classic definition of achievement.  In life, they don't give out trophies for what is most important. 

 

I can sort of see both sides of this argument.  Recognition, even at the smallest levels, can mean a great deal to forging a little person's confidence.  Reinforcing the wrong attributes can spoil one.  I think it's important that trophies actually mean something.  I am all in favor of "Hardest Worker" and "Most Improved" types of trophies, and these can often be as little as a small letter next to the subject line on a report card.

 

Sports can be great, and bring out much of the best in the human spirit.  But man, people can really warp them into meaning more than just a game.  And those that do are generally miserable.

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