[quote=flu]Here’s the problem I have with the concept the concept of “good enough”…

Good enough meaning, if you’re careless and get things wrong but understand the basic concepts, “good enough”…pass with “above expectations”…u

If you understand basic material. Good enough…Don’t need to challenge oneself anymore…

If you’re outside running around, “good enough”… No need to time the event.. It doesn’t matter what time you finish in..

If you stink at sports… “good enough” if you’re just out there taking up space…

Some kids don’t take this to heart and actually want to be better depending on what… If not in academics, in sports, or both…

The problem is some kids (mine I think) actually take it to heart the concept of “good enough” overboard…and started not giving a hoot…

Need to deprogram the concept of “good enough”. It’s not that I expect perfection. But this “good enough” concept is just..mind boggling to me…[/quote]

Flu: Welcome to the age of the “Participation” trophy. Everyone gets an award for showing up. Or, put another way, if everyone is excellent, then no one is.

There is so much concern over these little tykes feeling bad about themselves, that schools and sporting leagues and clubs have made it de rigueur to just give awards and trophies to all participants and that way no one feels left out or feels bad about themselves. We’ve PC’d our way into mediocrity for all.

I’m not sure when striving for excellence and being elite became anathema, but it is.