This was denied us, though exemption is justified according to the law. Competition is not according to God's government. The competition of grades or sports, prizes and awards are against the truth as it is in Jesus. We would not subject our own children to these abusive practices and it is against the truth to pay to have the children of others subjected to them. What people do with their children may be considered their business, but when we are forced to pay for that abuse it becomes our business.
Competition sets up the idea that others are to be beaten.
It fosters the notion that others are one's enemy and one must gain the upper hand and win. In competition it is viewed that some are better than others especially if one can beat someone else. In our church the children are taught that all humankind is blessed of God and none are better. If there is one who has lesser abilities, he is to be helped and not beaten. The children are educated so that doubt in God's Word is fostered.