“Walking only counts as exercise when you’re 80. You need to be doing other things besides walking.” My son’s pediatrician spoke those words.
He had asked Ryan what he does for exercise, and my 12-year-old son had immediately answered, “We go for walks every day.” I was unprepared for the pediatrician’s words and his blatant dismissal of our daily walks.
Several replies flashed through my mind. What are you saying? Are you kidding me? I silenced them all. We finished up the appointment, reassuring the pediatrician that Ryan’s daily movement also includes dancing, bike riding, and playing basketball.
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