I admit I’m old. But I’m not bitter, and while I may be cranky about some subjects, I’m not about this.
I just happen to remember what it was like to bring home a paper with a good grade and show it to my parents who then let me know how proud they were of me for doing good work. That was all the reward I expected and all the reward I needed. And I just don’t understand why children today need more than their parents’ (and teacher’s) approval.
Just like yelling about every minor infraction will cause the major things to seem minor, rewarding every minor accomplishment takes away from the major ones. I hope that doesn’t sound bitter. It should sound like common sense!