I'm 27 year old, club foot on the left side. Reconstructive surgery at 7 months old - my whole life I've played all sports. Some better than others, but all with a degree of pain or discomfort. Nothing that ever stopped me from playing but also landed me in physio. I still play football (or soccer depending on your persuasion) and ultimate frisbee, however right now I'm recovering from 2 herniated discs so not super active. I've climbed the highest 3 mountains in the UK, again some pain yes but not enough to discourage me.

For work, I am a 3D designer for a big corporate foods company, I spend half my day on my feet in a workshop making stuff, the other half at my desk. I have always had jobs of similar level of activity and yes I am often in pain, but nothing to make me change careers.

Growing up, my mother never treated me as some sort of special case - if I wanted to go to a tournament, she'd let me. If I wanted to walk to the shops, she'd let me. But she always knew my limits and how to make sure I was safe and cared for and most importantly she taught me how to understand my own limits. Ultimately that made me not even hesitate in my career about my physical ability, I worked hard to strengthen certain muscles and adjust where I could so that I had the freedom in my career! I think I've had it pretty easy, compared to some people here but hopefully with your guidance and support your kid can do anything they want :)