For readers in the UK, have you been catching up the TV programme “The World’s … and me” on Channel 4? If not, Channel 4 uploads their clips to Youtube, so you can view it whenever you want!
The one clip that caught my eye was about the the strongest kid in the world. He is Aaron and he is the record holder for his weightlifting skills. After watching the clip, I appreciate his skills at such a young age, but I am also concerned about his dad being, I think, to “encouraging” on his weightlifting career.
I have nothing to against parents “forcing” their children to do certain things, as I have come across the same situation. I remember when I was younger, my parents always force me to learn piano and swimming, which I am finding both important skills to know. But weightlifting? What does that do with anything?
From the interview, I can hear that he did not speak fluently nor confidently, which I find it quite strange – weightlifting requires a lot of determination, and his built-up confidence should help him with other things as well. My doubt is: does he spend more time studying or weightlifting?
P.S. Don’t think lifting heavy weight is good for his bones either.