Role model dad, James Harrison
NY Daily News: There are no such things as moral victories as far as James Harrison is concerned.
The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker announced on Instagram that he was making his two young sons – ages 6 and 8 – return their “Best of the Batch” participation trophies because they didn’t actually win anything.
“I came home to find out that my boys received two trophies for nothing,” the five-time Pro Bowler wrote in a post that reads like a tough-love manifesto for parents.
“While I am very proud of my boys for everything they do and will encourage them till the day I die, these trophies will be given back until they EARN a real trophy.”
The 6-0, 242-lb. Harrison, who frequently posts his incredible feats of strength on Instagram – including a video of himself bench pressing 505 pounds – clearly has high expectations for his kids.
The participation trophies
“I’m not sorry for believing that everything in life should be earned and I’m not about to raise two boys to be men by making them believe that they are entitled to something just because they tried their best. Cause sometimes your best is not enough, and that should drive you to want to do better…not cry and whine until somebody gives you something to shut u up and keep you happy. #harrisonfamilyvalues”
Bravo, Mr. Harrison, bravo!
DCG
