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Stop Rewarding Kids Just For Showing Up

Parents make the argument against participation ribbons.
Isabelle Khoo

A week ago, NFL linebacker James Harrison revealed on Instagram that he took away his sons’ participation trophies to teach them that “everything in life should be earned.” This then sparked a debate over whether or not kids should be rewarded just for showing up.

In the video above, parents explain why they agree with Harrison’s parenting method.

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