[redgirlinabluestate]

I agree that most schools give out these "humorous" awards. However, they are usually reserved for within the classroom end-of-the-year activities while the more serious and studious awards are given out in front of parents in larger settings.

In any event, while the one award --- "Sir Clowns A Lot" --- seems fine, the "Most Likely Not To Have Children" award seems over-the-top and not appropriate for a 6th grader.

[twigs]

"Sir Clowns A Lot" --- seems fine, the "Most Likely Not To Have Children" award seems over-the-top and not appropriate for a 6th grader.

I agree. You have to be really careful about humilitating kids. I don't see the problem with "Sir Clowns A Lot," but I guess you have to know the context. Not Having Children seems to be abusive to me.

There are better ways to have fun at children's expense if you need the humor--and I understand that teachers might. My daughter's fourth grade teacher gave all the children nicknames. Hers was princess. He told me once in conference that she thought that was flattering. Knowing my daughter as I do, I thought it was hilarious and richly deserved. The teacher took a chance on telling me that. But she never knew...