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I dont think this is just American
My old junior school (ages 7 - 11) cancelled sports day so people werent upset when they lost... but its bullshit. When I lost at something I didnt like it, so I tried harder to win next time.
Also the sixth form (ages 17-18) I went to didnt have any football (soccer) or rugby team cos of "health and safety" - but after one year a new headmistress took over and we allowed a football team (which I was captain of)
As for being praised by teachers, there were a couple of teachers who inspired me by challenging my views and challenging the idea that being vaguely intelligent is something to hide and be a bit ashamed about - I respect them a lot and I responded to them. To most teachers I couldnt really care if they praised me or criticised me cos I considered most of them as idiots.
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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
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