Disagree. A few years later they come in last place in their high school baseball tournament and are disappointed because for the first time in their lives they don’t get a trophy for just showing up.
Really? You think HIGH SCHOOL kids will be disappointed because they got participation trophies when they were 5 or 6?
Let's get a grip. I'm my experience 7 yr. olds no longer care. It's just a nice gesture for the younger kids to encourage them.