Family History
If you’re a fan of Little People, Big World, then you know that the Roloff family works on their farm. This labor intensive work means physical health is crucial. Sadly, many health issues have plagued the family. Unsurprisingly, Amy, Matthew and Zach all have faced health complications because of dwarfism. Since Matthew has diastrophic dysplasia, he’s has many surgeries during his childhood. Nowadays, he needs crutches and motor vehicles to be able to move. While Amy only had minor issues, Zach also needed surgeries during his childhood due to his condition.
Family History
A Chance To Educate
Once the idea about a reality show was proposed, the Roloffs couldn’t wait to tell their story. Amy remembers the moment, “The Learning Channel came to us about five or six years ago, and so we suddenly realized we were given a great opportunity to educate people about dwarfism. Nothing [else] had depicted dwarfism in an everyday way.” Since the show aired, fans continually approach the family or write to them about how much they love the show.
A Chance To Educate