Valerie Silveira
Valerie Silveira
The Downside Of The Participation Trophy Culture
The Downside Of The Participation Trophy Culture
The Downside Of The Participation Trophy Culture
Monday 31st August 2020
Valerie Silveira discusses the hidden costs of participation trophies and the importance of resilience in this 'Warriors in Hope' episode.
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Get the buttons here!The Hidden Costs of Participation Trophies: Insights from Valerie Silveira
When we have this participation trophy mentality, we also can give people a false sense of their talents and abilities. That's not a good thing to coddle people to that point where we're preventing them from going out and finding what they're good at.
Ever wondered if participation trophies are really helping our kids? Valerie Silveira tackles this hot topic in 'Warriors in Hope'. Drawing from her own experiences and hard-earned wisdom, Valerie sheds light on how these seemingly harmless awards might be doing more harm than good. She argues that while it's great to encourage kids, handing out trophies for just showing up can actually rob them of the chance to learn resilience and true self-confidence.
Valerie dives into the concept of 'drone parenting', where parents hover too closely, preventing their children from facing life's inevitable challenges. She believes that losing, though painful, is a crucial part of growth. It teaches kids to pick themselves up, figure out what they're good at, and strive for improvement. Valerie's message is clear: building real courage comes from facing setbacks head-on, not from avoiding them.
If you're curious about how to foster genuine resilience in your children or yourself, this episode is a must-listen.