These parents aren't doing these kids any favors by coddling them to no end. One day you have to grow up and go out into the real world where people aren't going to pay you for just participating. I promise, I can't find any kid under 25 that is willing to work for a living. Had one kid (23) tear up when I yelled at him for almost killing a very expensive piece of equipment. He started balling when I fired him on his next screw up. Competitive drive is what made this country great once. I fear that we're on a one way trip to the bottom nowadays. Wonder why China and Japan are kicking butts and taking names?