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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
you know, when kids FIRST start junior sports and all that, I can see wanting to reward them even if they finish last. peewee football and stuff. But at some point, like 10 years old or so, its time to put them in reality and make them realize that there is no trophy for last place.
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I agree that there needs to be a balance. With no praise growing up, you get the adults in the 80s who couldn't work hard enough or beat others enough to feel love that was missing from their parents in the 50s. Now, you see the opposite. And how many kids would give up instead of trying to get better?
Kids should be encouraged at first, even if they are bad. Tiger Woods didn't win any majors when he was 7, I shot a 165 the first time I played 18 holes around that age. But, with proper instruction and advice, while being supportive, it is the best way to handle it I believe.