Re: What is wrong with the NFB?
I'm of the opinion that telling someone they're good even when they aren't leads to more pain down the road. They may feel disappointed and hurt now, but consider what would happen if they go onto a higher level of whatever activity they take part in, only to find out they aren't even in the same league as the others. They built this sense of hope and confidence in something they weren't actually good at, only to find out when they reach a more professional level is going to be more devastating than finding out sooner.
Also, if people get awards for fake accomplishments, there's harm in that for sure. It teaches them it's OK to just be present, you don't need to put any effort into anything. It teaches them not to set goals and not to fight for the things they want in life. It also isn't fair to the performers who do fight and work hard to get where they are. It compresses the field of competitors into a single class, and takes some of the accomplishment out of outstanding performances.
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