So, every other day, I am taking Deven out for a very short run. With each run, he gets a little whinier and more distracted. I don't think this is because he can't run or even doesn't like to run, I think it's because he'd much rather play video games. I do know that as we get further into each run, he becomes more focused on the world outside and less focused on what he'd rather be doing, so it seems like bringing him along even if he complains is a good plan for now.
I don't want to force him to do this, but I want to encourage him, certainly.
For me, sitting around playing video games, messing around on the tablet and watching TV are not appropriate past times for your average almost five year old. I want to encourage him to do things when they feel hard, do things even though he doesn't feel like doing them, and want to do things with me. I am frustrated that the culture of lethargy starts so early.
I am fiercely protective of my son. I don't want him to have the same struggles I do. I don't want his self worth to be defined by the number on the scale, by the size of his jeans. I don't want him to have to fight his way to fitness. I want to instill a love of exercise in my son that lasts a lifetime. I don't know how to go about changing his mindset without him feeling like he is being punished. And I most especially don't want him to become a lazy and entitled child.
He's certainly someone that wants to take the path of least resistance right now. I want to instill fight in him., Fight will keep him on top even when things are hard.
I want to keep running with him. I want it to be fun. I want it to be our thing.
Does anyone have any ideas?
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