'He was struggling physically:' Crossing the finish line at a marathon is often a time to celebrate, but one running family is facing criticism after their 6-year-old was allowed to enter and complete the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati last weekend.
Crawford added that he was impressed by his son's abilities.
The social media post has since sparked an outcry, with some saying the family did it for likes on Instagram and some going so far as to accuse the Crawfords of child abuse. I don't know who needs to hear this but a six year old cannot fathom what a marathon will do to them physically. A six year old does not understand what embracing misery is. A six year who is "struggling physically" does not realize they have the right to stop and should.Organizers of the Flying Pig Marathon defended their decision to let every member of the Crawford family participate in the 2022 marathon.
"Our requirement of 18+ for participation in the marathon will be strictly observed moving forward," Bush added in the open letter.
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