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Motivating kids

FairyMiss
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okay i asked this on another thread i made about how people find time to exercise
the question is i have a 12 yearold son , he has gross motor skill issues so is not very athletic, but would like to get him walking with me.
would be very much willing to sacrifice speed for him to come with me, for time together and his health but he never wants to go
any ideas on getting him going with me short of actually forcing him?
the question is i have a 12 yearold son , he has gross motor skill issues so is not very athletic, but would like to get him walking with me.
would be very much willing to sacrifice speed for him to come with me, for time together and his health but he never wants to go
any ideas on getting him going with me short of actually forcing him?
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My 7 year old hates taking walks with me as well. I have tried many things to get him to walk with me. If he rides his bike while I walk he is happy though.0
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oh i love the comedian you quoted0
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Get a puppy... or force him to go. LOL0
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Bump - eight-year-old daughter who is totally exercise averse but loves starches and sugars; not a good combo, obviously0
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How about a treat he really likes afterwards ?0
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hmm, my 8yr. old nephew loves going walking with me, but he does like to bring his scooter or bike if he can, but he'll actually walk, and sometimes run to try and outdo me for at least a mile or more. if you guys go to the park maybe he'll want to walk there, idk. or if there is place you guys like to visit (any special interests, the mall, food store, yogurt place, etc . . . ) park your car somewhere close or walk to it from your home, something like that0
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Try enticing him with a goal of doing a 5K - but make sure it's one where everyone gets a medal. Medals have a way of motivating kids (well, adults, too). Often you can find what the medal will look like on the web site offering the 5K.
Either that or tell him he is no longer allowed to walk with you.That might tick him off enough to prove you wrong. Kind of like putting that book you really want kids to read on a shelf just a little too high for them to reach so they wonder what's in it they're not supposed to read and grab a chair to get it and read.
It's difficult to figure out what motivates people. We're all different. Good luck on finding what works for your guy.0 -
Get a puppy... or force him to go. LOL0
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Either that or tell him he is no longer allowed to walk with you.
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oh so you know my son0 -
oh i love the comedian you quoted0
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