[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Marches

Was rewatching incredibles to get be hyped for the second one and damn dis movie woke. I also like ‘we’re inventing new ways to celebrating mediocrity’.

What are your opinions on this ‘participation reward’ culture a lot of schools and parts of society in general are pushing? Do you think it’s a good idea to make everyone feel special, or do you feel this sort of behaviour makes people feel entitled later on in life? Do you think it’s fair people with genuine talents and attributes aren’t praised as much to prevent those without from feeling bad? Or do you think this is an elitist way of looking at things? Personally I feel this kinda egalitarian way of thinking might seem good initially but ends up being bad for everyone involved later in life. Those who work hard and have things to offer end up feeling under appreciated and spiteful. Those with nothing to offer adopt a sense of entitlement.

Absolutely. Children should be encouraged to excel and taught that effort/success is rewarded otherwise when they enter the real world they won't be prepared for it, some children might get their feelings hurt by failing but then that's something they can also learn from and will help them prepare for the real world too, the ability to deal with failure is essential. And also you end up finding out what you're good at by failing at the things you aren't and then focusing your efforts elsewhere. If someone is taught they're great at sports when they aren't they may not go on to explore something else such as arts/science/music etc where they might have a talent. Likewise somebody who is talented at sports might not feel as encouraged to pursue their talent if they aren't really recognised for it. All children can still be made to feel special though and be celebrated for who they are as people.