Encouraging competition in schools undermines the spirit of cooperation and community from "summary" of The Schools Our Children Deserve by Alfie Kohn
In our schools, competition is often seen as a necessary and even positive force. Children are encouraged to compete with one another in academics, sports, and other activities. The belief is that competition motivates students to work harder and achieve more. However, when we take a closer look at the effects of competition in schools, we see that it can actually have harmful consequences.
When students are constantly pitted against each other, it creates an environment where cooperation and community spirit are undermined. Instead of working together to help each other succeed, students are focused on outperforming their peers. This can lead to a culture of individualism and selfishness, where students are more concerned with their own success than the well-being of their cla...
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