Why does Tiny Tim Ride in his dads shoulders?

Answer 1

" 'And how did little Tim behave?' asked Mrs Cratchit, when she had rallied Bob on his credulity and Bob had hugged his daughter to his heart's content.

'As good as gold,' said Bob, 'and better. Somehow he gets thoughtful, sitting by himself so much, and thinks the strangest things you ever heard. He told me, coming home, that he hoped the people saw him in the church, because he was a cripple, and it might be pleasant to them to remember upon Christmas Day, who made lame beggars walk, and blind men see.' "

Answer 2

Tiny Tim rides on his father's shoulders because he is physically weak and unable to walk long distances on his own. This allows him to keep up with his family while also providing him with a better view of his surroundings. It's a way for his father to care for him and make sure he can participate in family activities.

Answer 3

Tiny Tim suffers a chronic mobility issue which requires he use a crutch to walk. His father Bob carried him on his shoulders to help him