James Harrison took away his kids’ participation trophies because they didn’t ‘earn’ them
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I came home to find out that my boys received two trophies for nothing, participation trophies! While I am very proud of...
Posted by James Harrison on Saturday, August 15, 2015
This is definitely one parenting technique. That’s right, there will never be a participation trophy in James Harrison’s house, if James Harrison has his way. The Steelers linebacker didn’t like seeing his 8- and 6-year-old sons get trophies for doing nothing -- he wants his family to earn what they get.
Facebook commenters overwhelmingly agree with his stand.
So you can try and take those participation trophies back ... if you dare.
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