Children Receiving Too Many Trophies Are children being given too many trophies? This question has been pondered on for several years. There are simply two answers to this question, yes and no. Yes, children should recieve trophies and awards because it gives them a feeling of confidence and accomplishment even if they don't win, it makes them feel like they did good. No, children should not receive awards for just participating because it gives them a false sense of hope. To win means to gain victory in a contest or competition as an individual or team. By giving a participation trophy, everyone gets a trophy and doesn't declare that there is a winner. It could make everyone feel equal, but in the stark reality, there are winners and losers. Losing can better prepare you for life, by losing it can make you want to learn from your mistakes, and become better and win the next time. I believe that children receive too …show more content…
It says in Luke 6:38 that, 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” This verse starts out by saying, “Give, and it will be given to you.” It’s saying that what you will be putting out, that's what-what you will be receiving. So if you are not putting forth your best work and putting forth all your effort, then you might not receive what you wanted. At the end of the verse it says, “For, with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.’’ What I believe the end of this verse is saying is, that whatever you judge people with as a person, then you will be judged back the same. If you are not putting forth your best effort to make something work or to do your best, then you won't get the result that you were allured