Without trophies, can there still be winners? In the world of sport, being rewarded is always the thing we want more than anything. We strive to receive this reward at the end, to show that we are the champions. However, for children this moment has become less eventful and almost meaningless. Parents do not want to see their children suffer and that is why many of them accept the rule that every child should receive a trophy. Parents believe that receiving a trophy could encourage their child to continue playing the sport or even become more involved in other sports. Because of this rule that was put in place, I think it only discourages the hard work it takes to win. Learning to lose gracefully and not give up is just as important as winning. Trophies are fun to obtain and can make us feel good; however, they can also act as a brake on growth. How will a child learn the importance of losing but not giving up if he is rewarded for everything he does? When children are starting out in the sport and learning the basics, the pressure to win is not so great, awarding prizes at this time might be more effective. (Henson) Make no mistake, trophies are a It is said that children benefit from trophies because it builds their confidence and makes them more likely to return to sport the following season, in addition to being healthier and better results at school. (Tarshis) However; self-esteem must be demonstrated and does not come in the form of a trophy, but through our actions with our peers and through our strengths that may not even be related to sport. They argue that it is the trophy that helps them interact with their peers and feel like they belong. The importance of each child feeling good on the team and feeling wanted can come from the support of coaches, which is highly encouraged. (Tarshis) It can be as effective as a trophy, can't it ?