LPBW: Zach Helps Jackson With His Struggles With Dwarfism!
TLC: ZACH & JACKSON
LPBW star Zach Roloff has faced the struggles that came with dwarfism since he was born. He now has to make sure that his kids are ready to face the world while dealing with achondroplasia. Zach and Tori’s kids, Jackson, Josiah, and Lilah, have the same condition as their dad. The other two children are quite young to see the difference.
But the Little People, Big World star’s eldest son, Jackson, has grown up enough to see the harsh reality. The little boy already had a tough childhood. When he was just a toddler, he had to undergo surgery to cure his bowed legs. Now, it looks like Tori and Zach’s little boy has started to sense that he is different from others. Recently, the latter helped his son understand this and encouraged him to face the world.
LPBW: Zach Roloff Motivates His Son Jackson To Live Bravely!
LPBW stars Zach and Tori have been busy in their own world after having three children. Unfortunately, all of them have been struggling with the same dwarfism as the former. Lilah and Josiah are too little to understand their condition. However, Jackson has started realizing that he is different from others.
Recently, Zach won hearts for his sweet parenting moment with his son about dealing with Achondroplasia. As per E! News, Jackson had an emotional moment after realizing that he was different. He was sitting on the sidelines as the kids were playing soccer. Zach explained, “Jackson’s getting to the age where the size differences are becoming more obvious, and he’s not catching up.”
He stated in a confessional that some kids from the opposing team were pointing out that he was not like them. Indeed, it was a tough moment for Zach as his son heard something like this for the first time. He went on to note that it was the first time that they began helping their children through these moments.
But the dad of three believed that his reaction really mattered to Jackson at that moment. Moreover, the LPBW star said, “Kids will say, ‘Why are you so short?’ They’ll stare at him in his face.” Roloff went on to express that his eldest son was at the age when things would not really hurt. Hence, they should be aware of how to respond to such things.
LPBW: Zacg Encourages Jackson To Hit The Goal After Emotional Moment!
LPBW star Zach Roloff had a tough time seeing his son feeling down because of his condition. In the video, Tori tries to cheer her son up and encourage him to return to the field. Meanwhile, Zach tries to encourage his son to get back in the game. Later, in a separate interview, he admitted that he wanted the best for his children. Zach wants people to accept his children for being themselves.
Moreover, he didn’t want anybody to become their friend just because they felt bad for him. The TLC star wanted to prepare them for the harsh reality and make them stronger. Finally, Zach took Jackson back on the field with him and encouraged him to secure a goal.
