“I go to an eighth-grade graduation and there’s all that pomp and circumstance and gowns and flowers. It’s just eighth grade, people. Just give them a handshake. Congratulations. Now get your butt in the library.” - Barak Obama
I personally agree with it. what say you?
2007-07-13 03:04:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I agree.
2007-07-13 03:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by nom de paix 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Parents have made such a big deal out of the mundane. Kids get trophies just for playing on a team. Back in the good old days you got trophies for accomplishing something. I remember a time in my youth that my school team came in second in a tournament of about 20 teams. We got a trophy for second place. On the way from the gym our coach threw the trophy in a garbage can, and said "there are no trophies for second place". Let's celebrate the truly memorable accomplishments.
2007-07-13 10:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by webned 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Although 9 years of school is a lot, it's not a big deal. My kids had better graduate middle, school. At my stepsons 8th grade graduation there were limos, gowns, etc. Makes me wonder what they'll do for high school!.
2007-07-13 10:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by katydid 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree how can you not when I graduated from the eight grade all it meant that I had to go to high school. But what do expect from Kids these days Eight grade graduation is and probably will be there only accomplishment.
2007-07-13 10:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree. Why celebrate? They havent completed school yet. They havent earned any type of degree or diploma. They have only earned the right to go to the next grade level, which in my opinion they should do anyway. And they shouldnt get praise for it.
2007-07-13 11:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by MJMGrand 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Establishing a celebration for work well done is not "spoiling" a child. It promotes encouragement for the child to work hard and achieve knowing that it is not all in vain. It may "only be 8th grade" but it is an accomplisment and a turning point in a young person's life and well worth the time and energy to keep them pointed in the right direction.
2007-07-13 10:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by vickisbirdretreat 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I agree, too. We spend too much time and money praising and glorifying our children. What happens when those same kids get out into the real world? Are their bosses going to look at them and say they are the greatest every time they do something??? I don't think so!
2007-07-13 10:12:15 · answer #7 · answered by slykitty62 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with it too. I did not have a eight-grade graduation and I really do not think it is necessary.
2007-07-13 10:08:42 · answer #8 · answered by gerafalop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand the sentiment - the gowns and the pomp could give the impression that that's it, you can stop now.
2007-07-13 10:11:28 · answer #9 · answered by truthisback 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he's a straight shooter, that's for sure..I agree with it too. Americans live such a spoiled lifestyle that it is ridiculous.
2007-07-13 10:07:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋