'This is SPOT ON!' Steelers' James Harrison praised for wanting no part of kids' 'participation' trophies

Posted at 2:18 pm on August 16, 2015 by Jacob B.

Five-time Pro-Bowl linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison had a message for his kids, who came home with participation trophies.

I came home to find out that my boys received two trophies for nothing, participation trophies! While I am very proud of my boys for everything they do and will encourage them till the day I die, these trophies will be given back until they EARN a real trophy. I'm sorry I'm not sorry for believing that everything in life should be earned and I'm not about to raise two boys to be men by making them believe that they are entitled to something just because they tried their best…cause sometimes your best is not enough, and that should drive you to want to do better…not cry and whine until somebody gives you something to shut u up and keep you happy. #harrisonfamilyvalues
A photo posted by James Harrison (@jhharrison92) on Aug 15, 2015 at 10:09am PDT

Harrison received a massive amount of praise for his stance.

@jharrison9292 this is SPOT ON! Totally agree with the #HarrisonFamilyValues
— Chelsea Pompeani (@ChelseaPompeani) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 well said sir
— Kyle Okposo (@bookerT2116) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 Big props to you for returning those participation trophies. More ppl should reject this attempted wussifying of kids.
— Gravedigger Glen (@NecroMacabre) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 i wish i could favorite this tweet a thousand times…100% agree. Thank you for having common sense
— Anthony Bowens (@BowensPWS) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 right on man
— Carl Bartlett (@efdcapt53) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 salute
— joemellea (@alldayJM) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 earned a new degree of respect today. Cheers to you!
— QUACKARAZZI (@Quackarazzi) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 Thank you!! I wish more people felt this way! You are entitled to nothing! Hard work gets you there!!
— mlw558 (@mlw558) August 15, 2015

@jharrison9292 You are 1 smart dad.
— Anne B (@tisherselfamb) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 you're the man
— Sassy Bitch (@MSWhitePriv) August 16, 2015

.@jharrison9292 – OUTSTANDING choice Dad!#earnit!!!
— John Madden (@JohnTMadden) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 Agree 100% well said!
— Lee Mingo (@Sumnermortgage) August 16, 2015

@jharrison9292 AWESOME! Participation rewards could not be a worse standard to set as parent or leader. Let's dare our kids to be great.
— Bob Rikeman (@CoachRike27) August 16, 2015

Just became a James Harrison fan. Thank you for speaking truth. True success can never be given, only earned. #harrisonfamilyvalues
— Stephen Cyr (@StephenACyrJr) August 16, 2015

Father. Of. The. Year.#harrisonfamilyvalues https://t.co/QOy6FrCBI6
— Ben Anderson (@AndStrats) August 16, 2015

GOOD FOR YOU!! Kids need to learn to actually work and WIN! The way it is now, it breeds sore losers and "attitudes" #harrisonfamilyvalues
— Lynn (@LynnCres) August 16, 2015

A move like this is sure to blow liberals’ minds.

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