MORE THAN JUST A MEDAL I recently overhead something that…
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MORE THAN JUST A MEDAL
I recently overhead something that honestly made my skin crawl. I happened to catch my cousin scolding her child because the poor kid didn't make the honor roll or bring home a medal. The words were harsh: "Why can't you be like your cousins? They all have medals, and you have nothing. I give you everything—I even got you a tutor! They don't have tutors, yet they’re the ones with honors."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. What on earth goes through this person’s head to say something like that?🤦🤷😡
Every Effort Counts💯💯💯
The truth is, every child deserves a "congratulations" at the end of the school year. Whether they have a medal or not, they deserve to be commended for showing up every single day and doing their best. We forget the grind they go through—waking up early, sitting through hours of classes, and navigating the ups and downs of being a kid.
Every student has a story. Some days they are happy, other days they are struggling. Some days they have everything they need, and other days they might be short on lunch money or energy, yet they keep pushing forward. After ten months of that kind of effort, the last thing they need is to be torn down. They need to be celebrated for finishing the race.
A Better Way to Lead✨✨✨🌻
As the Bible says in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Training a child isn't about pressure and comparison; it’s about guidance, love, and building their spirit.
Behind every grade and every late night of studying is a story of determination that a medal simply cannot measure. To the kids who kept fighting even when the subjects were hard, and to those who weren't called up on stage but never gave up: You are enough, and you are worth being proud of.
The Real Measure of Success🆗👌
We need to remember two things:
🌻A medal is not the only definition of success.
🌻The real win is the fact that you didn't quit.
Let’s give a round of applause to every student who gave it their all—medal or no medal. My message to my own children has always been simple: As long as you do your best and you do it with a happy heart, we are already proud of you. Don't pressure yourself to be "perfect" for a ceremony.
Instead, keep Proverbs 3:5-6 close to your heart: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
At the end of the day, a child’s path is guided by faith and effort, not just by being "better" than their cousins. Let's start cheering for the journey, not just the trophy.
I recently overhead something that honestly made my skin crawl. I happened to catch my cousin scolding her child because the poor kid didn't make the honor roll or bring home a medal. The words were harsh: "Why can't you be like your cousins? They all have medals, and you have nothing. I give you everything—I even got you a tutor! They don't have tutors, yet they’re the ones with honors."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. What on earth goes through this person’s head to say something like that?🤦🤷😡
Every Effort Counts💯💯💯
The truth is, every child deserves a "congratulations" at the end of the school year. Whether they have a medal or not, they deserve to be commended for showing up every single day and doing their best. We forget the grind they go through—waking up early, sitting through hours of classes, and navigating the ups and downs of being a kid.
Every student has a story. Some days they are happy, other days they are struggling. Some days they have everything they need, and other days they might be short on lunch money or energy, yet they keep pushing forward. After ten months of that kind of effort, the last thing they need is to be torn down. They need to be celebrated for finishing the race.
A Better Way to Lead✨✨✨🌻
As the Bible says in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Training a child isn't about pressure and comparison; it’s about guidance, love, and building their spirit.
Behind every grade and every late night of studying is a story of determination that a medal simply cannot measure. To the kids who kept fighting even when the subjects were hard, and to those who weren't called up on stage but never gave up: You are enough, and you are worth being proud of.
The Real Measure of Success🆗👌
We need to remember two things:
🌻A medal is not the only definition of success.
🌻The real win is the fact that you didn't quit.
Let’s give a round of applause to every student who gave it their all—medal or no medal. My message to my own children has always been simple: As long as you do your best and you do it with a happy heart, we are already proud of you. Don't pressure yourself to be "perfect" for a ceremony.
Instead, keep Proverbs 3:5-6 close to your heart: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
At the end of the day, a child’s path is guided by faith and effort, not just by being "better" than their cousins. Let's start cheering for the journey, not just the trophy.
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Well said sister, let’s us celebrate they have finished the race, either with medal or not. 👍🏻
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