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Certainly praise is critical to a child sense of self esteem. But when given too often for too little, it kills the impact of real praise when it is called for, everyone needs to know they are valued and appreciated. And praise is one way of expressing such feelings, but only after something praiseworthy has been accomplished. Awards were supposed to be rewards. Reactions to positive actions, honors for doing something well. The ever present danger and handing out such honors too lightly is that Children may come to depend on them and do only those things that they know will result in prizes. If they're not sure they can do well enough to earn merit badges, or if gifts are not guaranteed, they may avoid certain activities.