IntroductionPeter Dazeley/Getty ImagesIt’s fall, children are back in school, and extracurricular activities and sports teams are in full swing. In a few weeks, trophies will be handed out and placed on shelves, where they will be admired by young athletes and collect dust. Have we become too obsessed with giving awards, especially participation awards, for youth sports? With trophies given out like candy, have they lost there meaning? What do you think about participation awards?

Source: New York Times October 06, 2016 15:44 UTC