Tag Archives: winners and losers

Hurt Feelings and Rejection

In a recent poll conducted by Child Magazine, 71% of respondents oppose policies that are designed to protect a child’s feelings of rejection. This includes not keeping scores at sporting events and giving all players, not just the winners, trophies. This was the first time I had heard of such a policy and I must say I am shocked that such a policy would exist. Rejection is a part of life and kids have to learn to deal with it. Are we doing our kids a disservice by not preparing them for the real world? In a word, “yes”. Remember … Continue reading →

Why Last Is Not Always Least

When you hear the words West Point, you likely conjure an image of a great military academy for higher learning – you see military cadets drilling and going to school and eventually entering the Army as an officer. You probably believe, like everyone else, that it’s not prestigious if a student graduates West Point at the bottom of his or her class and is labeled the goat. Don’t let the label deceive you. The Goats Of History The Goats of West Point are a prestigious group of well-known names in our history, including but not limited to General Custer, General … Continue reading →