Young athletes are being rewarded participation trophies for showing up, even if they don’t play. This can be seen as a problem to many who believe trophies should be rewarded to the best. Sports organizations across the globe are spending over $2,000 a year on participation trophies. The issue has started a debate on whether or not sports organizations should reward kids for showing up. Parents have taken on social media stating their opinions on the "Trophies for All'' policy. Trophies should not be given to children for showing up to their games. Giving every child a trophy will degrade its meaning. As long as anyone can remember, trophies have been a sign of achievement. So if every young athlete receives one, then the child who earned it wont feel a special. Every child hopes to earn a trophy to show that they were better than the kid who played in the dirt. Therefore, when a young athlete receives a trophy and no one else does, it will show that child that their hard work paid off. …show more content…
Every year organizations will spend more than $2,000 on trophies. Many believe that instead of wasting money on trophies, they should be using the money to help train their children. In The Great Trophy Debate: Do We Need Participation Awards, John O'Sullivan stated," I know many organizations that face similar budget crunches, and I advise them to put every child on the field with a great coach before you put a ribbon around their neck." Some organizations are struggling with money, and they choose to waste what they have on trophies instead of bettering their team. This is just another way to show kids do not need these