Amy Dickinson's Graduation Inflation By Amy Dickinson

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In the essay “Graduation Inflation”, by Amy Dickinson, she explains how celebrating too often can diminish the actual purpose of celebrating. When we are addicted to celebrating every little thing, it can be problematic as excessive rewards and commendatory certificates can dull out the celebrating experience. Consequently, when a big event does occur, it might seem less significant. Over-commending reduces the value of celebrating events that are more worthy; for example, cases such as winning the league championship might seem less important when celebrating becomes frequent. However, when people get rewarded, especially children, they receive a feeling of greatness where their accomplishments feel extraordinary which induces their motivation and determinism. Nonetheless, celebrating gives a person the incentive to do better in the future and serve as a great confidence booster as well. Dickinson holds some truth that over-celebrating can lead to less meaning in noteworthy events; however, celebrating frequently can be used as a tactic to encourage motivation, determination, and self-confidence.

When people celebrate something, it means they achieved an award that they have not previously had before and is given to them to prove that they have succeeded in any endeavor they set their mind to. The celebrated event might be less imperative, but it does not defeat the purpose or the worth of celebrating for the occasion. Dickinson includes a term “achievement inflation” which means too many of these “celebrations” can dull down the experience of the actual purpose of them. The purpose is to feel proud and accomplished but to not overdo it so the

feeling does not become familiar. The idea of celebrating life events are suppose...

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...ons or recognitions was key and vital to help keep a goal in my mind as it increased my determination to do better in the future.

According to Dickinson, too many celebrated events can dull out the experience because consistent occurrences dismantles the meaning. The author is an example of a radical anti-celebration case but can be disproved because celebrating often can actually benefit people more than not celebrating at all. When one celebrates, it inspires motivation and willpower. It is also a reminder that the more focused they are, the more rewards they can reap which improves self-confidence. The amount of celebrations that are held do not directly take away from the sense of accomplishment that a person might hold, but nonetheless it keeps their motivation, determination, and self-confidence high as they help a person achieve more things in their future.

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