I'm 33 and remember when I was in high school, there was a trend growing in the grades below me to reward all students, no matter whether they achieved anything

I'm 33 and remember when I was in high school, there was a trend growing in the grades below me to reward all students, no matter whether they achieved anything or not. "Participation awards" became the hot new thing. I honestly wonder if this has had an impact on that generation just after me.