Intramural activities are an integral part of education. Competitions in sports, literature, and the arts are conducted from kindergarten to university. Success brings a sense of achievement, while failure often becomes a source of disappointment.Parents sometimes begin to equate their self-worth with their children’s performance in these competitions, leading to what psychologists describe as Trophy Syndrome. A child’s victory becomes a symbol of parental prestige, while their failures lead...

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