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To think that running aimlessly round a field has no benefits

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Unintentionallycausingoffence · 28/04/2024 17:08

Some family members have suggested taking DS to run round a field while the adults stand around chatting as a source of entertainment or a trip out. AIBU in thinking there are far more stimulating and interesting activities?. Having structure to running is better but they mean just running around

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LordEmsworth · 28/04/2024 17:15

Errr, I'd rather run round a filed pointlessly than stand and chat. That definitely has no benefits.

OrangeSlices998 · 28/04/2024 17:15

Do they mean at a family party or gathering so he can burn off some energy? How old is DS?

Hillrunning · 28/04/2024 17:13

There has to be more to this. Is he the only child? Is it a picnic? Perhaps they are assuming yoy would provide him with something to do, like a kite to fly or a nature scavenger hunt?

It sounds like they are trying to come up with free things that work for both adults and children? Maybe they see the benefit as adults being able to chat?