“Mom, why do American doctors always take our measurements and weight? I mean, really, every single time we're there? They really like to measure everything,” my daughter asked a few days ago.
🩻 And she's totally right: our physical appearance as well as mental capacity are constantly measured in the USA, and not just at the doctor's office.
🏋️ Before I could even start my training at the local gym, my body was assessed: weight, body fat, muscle mass, and many other things I had never heard of before.
📚 When my kids started elementary school, their English proficiency was evaluated on day one, and throughout the school year, there are repeated tests to measure their progress and compare individual students to the average.
🧪 All this constant testing is rather new to us and felt awkward at first. I can definitely see that there are times when patients and parents might worry about test results. On the other hand, these tests give you a clear idea of where you stand.
💡Have you had similar experiences in other countries? I would love to hear your examples.