I think most people know what participation trophies usually

look like. They are tiny, with no column holding up the little figure on it. I cant see how most could even momentarily fool anyone into thinking they were winning trophies,so I don't get what all the fuss is about.

I also can't see how a kid who really wants a winning trophy and doesn't get it would feel any better by getting a participation one because of that, so, I guess my feelings on this subject are well, have them or don't have them, it shouldn't make a difference either way because all a participation trophy really is is a glorified souvenir.

there may be a few exceptions to this of course, I'm just writing "in general" from what I've seen.