Awards are given to recognize achievement and can act as a powerful motivator to encourage someone to excellence. But some are taking issue with some parents' efforts to make sure their children aren’t discouraged by not winning an award. They've said it seems that many children can now get an award just for participating in something -- even if their achievements aren't so stellar.
This nonstop recognition, according to Ashley Merryman, writer and author, doesn't inspire children to succeed, but instead can cause them to underachieve. She said the constant praise is meant to create safe space and ensure children won’t be afraid to fail. This works until they...
