tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617199.post6530372106258790716..comments2023-10-02T05:32:46.993-04:00Comments on Love with a Shot of Adrenaline: A Little RantNatalie J. Damschroderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800784042353921973noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617199.post-74976419069628218712009-06-05T09:37:17.143-04:002009-06-05T09:37:17.143-04:00Amen!Amen!Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617199.post-57560468214039074512009-06-03T21:10:31.294-04:002009-06-03T21:10:31.294-04:00Yeah, "Participation" awards. I think t...Yeah, "Participation" awards. I think they're good for the first couple of years (like ages 5-6), and one year Number One's coach gave everyone a certificate that awarded something specific (top defenders or whatever), but beyond that is silly. Competition is healthy, and reward should be for achievement. It's meaningless if all they have to do is show up--and the kids know it.<br /><br />Though I wouldn't be against an exception if, say, a team played their hearts out and worked hard and just...sucked. Hard work and dedication deserve reward, too. :)Natalie J. Damschroderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800784042353921973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617199.post-79404092382361270492009-06-03T20:46:21.108-04:002009-06-03T20:46:21.108-04:00I've never really heard the 'movement'...I've never really heard the 'movement' ceremonies from one level to the next called graduation. I agree that there are too many celebrations for things that aren't really achievement. One of my pet peeves is the awarding of trophies and medals for athletic teams no matter their record.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617199.post-73998129206842193332009-06-02T19:25:48.981-04:002009-06-02T19:25:48.981-04:00LOL!LOL!Natalie J. Damschroderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800784042353921973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617199.post-53200851875920969342009-06-02T19:22:51.031-04:002009-06-02T19:22:51.031-04:00I've not seen the bridging ceremony, but I can ima...I've not seen the bridging ceremony, but I can imagine the former more than the latter ;)MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617199.post-41850258053207916392009-06-02T19:18:52.293-04:002009-06-02T19:18:52.293-04:00Those are excellent! :) I picture all the little ...Those are excellent! :) I picture all the little kids either jumping on the bridge or walking with solemn dignity. LOLNatalie J. Damschroderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800784042353921973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617199.post-53202678247726184502009-06-02T19:17:24.957-04:002009-06-02T19:17:24.957-04:00I agree. We call the kinder ceremony the "bridging...I agree. We call the kinder ceremony the "bridging" ceremony (and have a little wooden bridge for the kids to cross) and the 5th graders have a "completion" ceremony, since they completed elem.MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.com