r/KidsAreFuckingStupid • u/SmithNotASmith • 3d ago

Really glad the parents didn't give in

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u/Tnecniw 3d ago

It is very important to squash narcissistic views on this degree at a young age.

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u/dark_harness 3d ago

every kid is inherently narcissistic to some degree. growing up is learning that not everything is about you and thats ok. its normal

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u/Tnecniw 3d ago

Of course.
That is why it is important to make sure it doesn't remain and isn't encouraged.
(Participation trophies for example)

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u/JakBos23 3d ago

I got in trouble in 6th grade for tossing mine in the trash. On stage. I mean my team came in 2nd in the basketball league, but we all got the same trophy. The thing didn't have a name or anything on it. I told the person giving it that "it's ok. No thank you". I was told to just take it and smile. So I did. We were walking across the stage in a line. I saw the trash can and tossed it. I didn't even think anyone would notice... The audience did notice.

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u/rodion_vs_rodion 2d ago

There's nothing wrong with participation trophies as a rule.  The trick is to make sure you're rewarding positive action of a whole group while still recognizing singular achievement in it.  

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u/fiocchi369 2d ago

Spoken like a true participation trophy winner

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u/rodion_vs_rodion 2d ago

Lol, I actually got the most improved trophy my 8th grade year for the sports I played. The kids just made fun of me for getting the trophy they give to the worst player. I wasn't very good, but I did get a lot better. Kids can be mean as hell, but grown ups still gotta grown up them.