April 22, 2016
'Blue Ribbon' Kids

Dear Dr. Laura,

Your show today struck a chord with me. Both my boys attended a private Catholic School. Back when my sons attended class, every year, their school held a science fair and participation was mandatory.

I made my kids plan, prepare and execute their own science fair projects. Then the school would hold a big event with the projects on display. The children would stand there and explain the project, while showing off their ribbon. It was all good, EXCEPT, my children's projects were obviously done by children. The other 90% of projects, were obviously, done by adults. The other projects were professionally displayed and were very impressive. It was amazing that the judges didn't discriminate their awards by who did the project.

It was a bit disheartening. Now, 15 years later, my boys are the successes and some of those other blue ribbon children are struggling with their lives. Keep up the good work.

Sarah

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Posted by Staff at 10:58 AM