The story of a mother in the U.K. is making the rounds for what she considers an achievement for which her son shouldn’t be recognized. Here’s why:
Mom won't let her son accept a perfect-attendance award: "In this family you are not shamed for ill health." https://t.co/waj4VSjsyV pic.twitter.com/UF652uYRAG
— ABC News (@ABC) July 14, 2017
Somewhat ironically the mother’s blog post about not accepting an award for her son never being out sick has gone viral. Full story here.
https://twitter.com/bkerogers/status/885912093723119617
But shaming your kid for earning an award is A-OK https://t.co/2OX4AHfEtH
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) July 15, 2017
I had perfect attendance from 5th grade -11 grade and accepted that award with pride every year.
— bruce (@brucea123456789) July 14, 2017
THE FUTURE:
SON: "Mom, I got a great job!'
MOM: "Give it back! I'll not have you shaming the unemployed!"— Jenna (@jennabean) July 14, 2017
Let's rob kids of any and all motivation whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong. https://t.co/eFMMDEwPYk
— Shawnon ☕ (@SMichelle1978) July 15, 2017
For the kid's sake, I hope the troll gene is recessive. https://t.co/YYM6BtSNZT
— James Taranto (@jamestaranto) July 14, 2017
oh FFS. https://t.co/Gf4zZC73Tx
— Doug Adams (@thedouglasadams) July 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/soyouknowwme/status/886249452582961152
https://twitter.com/damianpenny/status/886254440734494720
https://twitter.com/molratty/status/886236156257591296
Are things shifting in PC-land?
Are we moving from trophies for everyone to no awards allowed?
— J Taylor (@JillSilverShoes) July 15, 2017
Stay tuned!