Random shit in my mind

Thought #4

So not too long ago, I got asked about my opinion on participation trophies. I didn't get to state my full opinion but I'mma just say

They are freaking useless. It is a useless incentive for a child so they won't be sad compared to the one perceived as the best. Even though there are kids who are good but don't win, there are kids who aren't good and who need to practice more. But that trophy tells them something different other than "practice" or "try harder next time", it says "You aren't the best but you did something", what's worse is that it doesn't help the child create the drive to work harder, it enables them to the thought that they don't have to try because "everyone is a winner". No. That's not how society works, honey. That may have sounded harsh, but it's true. To actually get somewhere in this social construct, one has to work hard. And though the parents may want something in return, the parents are at that even for the wrong reason. Events that are competitive are used to sort out who is good and who needs more practice. If a parent is there just to get a trophy and hop away, than they are there for the wrong reason.