Contests: How does the child view their work?

I remember when my brother won a contest and was upset. I didn't understand until recently. A lot of times a student will merely do what they have to do to turn in an assignment and may not consider it their "best" work. An adult or parent views this work and decides it is worthy of submission to a contest and often don't even ask the student if they wish to participate. The student wins and gets upset.
When this type of scenario happens, often no one understands why the student was upset. The adult didn't ask the student how they felt about their work. The art that an adult may view as fantastic was perhaps thrown together at the last minute and not the best that the student could do and although the adult thinks it great the student is unhappy with the work. So to my "little big brother" I understand now why the poem I thought was terrific, was not one you wanted published. I see your wonderful photographic art now and see truly how amazing your are.
Adults that wish to see their child's work entered in a contest, do your kid a favor and ask permission. If they say "no", respect them and leave it alone.