I have a quick little fitness anecdote to share… Earlier today when I went upstairs to exercise, I discovered our eight and nine year old working out together. They were doing sit ups, pushups, etc. And best of all, they weren’t fighting.
When I asked what they were doing, they answered: “Getting in shape.”
Not only that, but our twelve year old has recently started tagging along with my wife when she goes out for a walk. For him, I think it’s equal parts getting fresh air and having some time alone with Mom, but whatever it is, we’re happy about it.
To be fair, they’ve always been very active (and very healthy) kids, playing football and soccer, riding bikes, shooting hoops, swimming, doing Taekwando, etc. Nonetheless, I can’t help but think that the positive example that my wife and I are trying to set is rubbing off on them.
While we certainly don’t want them to become fitness-obsessed, or to grow up with unhealthy body images, we’re pleased to see them showing an interest in exercise. Beyond this, it was great to see our eight and nine year old working together instead of picking on each other.
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That’s what it’s all about! I love watching my kids being active also!