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Old 09-28-2011, 03:04 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by photon View Post
Also depends on the kid.

With my kid the problem isn't the desire to win, it's that if he can't win then he doesn't want to participate at all. ETA: So he quits and can never get better at something.

So you have to teach them that there's intrinsic value in participating as well as the extra value of winning.
Let me address this like my dad would.

"Well son . . . lots of paintin to be done, why don't you try to win at that"
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