Without trophies can there still be winners? In the world of sport, rewarding the winner is always what we want more than anything else. We are committed to receiving that award at the end, to prove that we are the champions. However, for the children this has become less eventful and almost a meaningless time. Parents do not want to see their children suffer and therefore many of them accept the rule that every child should receive a trophy. Parents believe that receiving a trophy could encourage their children to continue playing sports or even become more involved in other sports. Because of this rule that was established, I feel it has only discouraged the hard work needed to win. Learning to lose gracefully and not give up is just as important as winning. Trophies are fun to get and can make us feel good; however, they can also represent a barrier to growth. How will a child learn the importance of losing but not giving up if he is rewarded for everything he does? When kids start playing sports and learn the basics, the pressure of winning isn't as important, so presenting prizes at this time may be more effective. (Henson) Don't get me wrong, trophies are a They say that children benefit from trophies because they increase their self-confidence and make them more likely to return to sports next season, as well as being healthier and doing better at school. (Tarshis) However; self-worth must be demonstrated and it doesn't come in the form of a trophy, but through our actions with our peers and strengths that may not even be related to sports. They claim that it is the trophy that helps them interact with their peers and feel integrated. The importance of each child feeling good about being part of the team and feeling wanted can come from the support of the coaches, which is highly encouraged. (Tarshis) This can be as effective as a trophy, can't it?