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Originally Posted by lolagrace
As a teacher, I know that those awards, at least in my experience are not for butt kissing as you call it. The subject awards are generally given to the strongest student we teach. That is partially based on grade, along with responsibility, leadership, citizenship, etc. You don't know what each teacher based their award on and it is ashame that you speak in such a derogatory manner about other students. Your daughter is being given due recognition for her own achievements yet all you seem focused on is insulting the other students and their teachers. Attempt to keep your focus on showing your pride for your own daughter's awesome academic success in achieving honor roll. She has earned that award and what she wants from you is your support and praise, not for you to insult the other students and teachers out of jealousy. Focus on her, not on your anger at everyone else. This isn't about you. In your post you have referred to your daughter as a brick in the wall. Really? What a shame. Why would you want her to have one of those "fluff" awards if they are just the crap you describe them as. Listen to yourself and please don't let your daughter hear speak about this the way you do. It would be so hurtful.
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Last year I witnessed a student get an award because of the board her parents were on. It was an award the student did not deserve as the student's behavior that I had witnessed was in no way the "good character" this award was for. It was a joke and quite frankly painful for me to watch as many behavioral issues with this student directly affected me. I kept my mouth shut and did not let my opinions be known in front of my daughter. So perhaps I'm painting with a broad brush because of that experience when I say that all of these awards are "fluff". But these awards are very subjective by their nature (subject awards) because they are mostly based on a teacher's perception of a certain student. Not based on things you can calculate such as grades. And I guess with that in mind, no, I wouldn't want my daughter to have one anyway. And I'm not speaking out of jealousy when I use words such as "fluff" and "crap". I'm speaking as a person who has witnessed unfair treatment over and over again and am tired of it. That's all. I will go to my daughter's awards ceremony and pretend not to see the "fluff" stuff. Perhaps as a parent that is the best thing I can do. If I don't acknowledge the "fluff" stuff, then it won't exist in my daughter's mind either and all that will matter is her. That will be my best revenge.