North Carolina Seeks to Ban Participation Trophies for Children

North Carolina Seeks to Ban Participation Trophies for Children

Three senators in North Carolina have introduced a bill into the local legislature that would ban participation trophies for children.  “Youth sports or other youth recreation activities operated under the authority of a local government shall not include awards for participants based solely on their participation in the sport or other activity,” the proposed bill said. “Awards provided in connection with the activity, if any, shall be based on …

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State senators file a bill that would prohibit municipalities from awarding participation trophies in municipal parks and recreation leagues designed for children.

Participation trophies for children in sports may be banned in US state

The proposals have been criticised as a "colossal waste of time" and for "deflecting" people away from other issues, such as the safety of students in schools following the recent Nashville shootings.

North Carolina Republicans Look To Ax Participation Trophies With New Bill

“What we’re not teaching our children is to be prepared for life, be prepared for failure,” said North Carolina state Sen. Bobby Hanig.

North Carolina Republicans Hope To End Tyranny Of Participation Trophies

For too long, children have been forcing adults to give them plastic figurines, whether or not they are good at sports.

No more participation trophies? NC state senator wants to ban them

The proposed law seeks to end the practice of providing trophies in youth recreation activities that are publicly funded solely for a child's participation.