To think this is too far to walk?

[TrinidadQueen]

To school for a child?

15 minutes there and then 15 minutes back. Child is 7. It's to collect another child so would have to do the walk back immediately.

My kids did this regularly as I only just passed my driving test

Wait, what? Is this a reverse?

My 7yo will run around our local wildlife park park for over an hour after school also, maybe bring a drink if that's your concern. Our local school is a 10 min walk away he does this everyday twice, 30 mins for a 7yo is definitely not to far.

The very short answers are making me think this is a bit of a strange thread. Could be reverse, trolling or a wind up. But could equally be a mum struggling with anxiety or MH.

You alright @TrinidadQueen

Yes they can walk that far easily. 15 mins at a walk is just about a mile, maybe less with how quick kids can be.

Although that still doesn't stop lazy parents driving their kids to school here because walking 15 mins is too much effort.

Is it really you that doesn't want to walk the distance?

Oh goodness, of course it's not too far. My younger daughter used to do 15 minutes there and back twice a day when she was 2! We used to walk it every day, even if the car was available, because walking is better. Sometimes with a scooter but not always. At 7, this is really nothing. Honestly. They will be fine. If they do struggle with it, then they need it as they really should be fit enough to manage. If they're not used to it, they may grumble a bit, but it won't take long for them to get used to it.

Is it with a childminder? Has she suggested this as a change, which has made you question if she's out of order? It sounds fine to me - to be encouraged actually. Can only do good in average child, as far as I can see. I also find it strange that most children at my child's school can't walk home in the rain. What's that all about? Of course if it's you walking, and you can't be bothered, that's another story. I'm older, and I wouldn't let my child do this alone now, but in junior school I walked 2 mile to school, and 2 mile back obvs. Then in senior school added at least another mile by walking to friends house for lunch (in high heels 😂they didn't last long).

With several children that age who live down our street who walk that distance to school on a daily basis, in all weathers.

Is this a reverse? Are you the 7 year old trying to convince your parents it’s outrageous to expect you to walk?

@TrinidadQueen Sounds fine :) Is there anything about it specifically that worries you? Main roads, neighborhood?
A walk at the end of a busy day is mentally calming as well as a bit if exercise. Would take a drink if it's warm

Really?

I am simply concerned it will be too far for my grandchild. Please do not throw such accusations my way. It is a simple enough question that I am asking.

Why do you think it's too far OP?

Is it that a childminder needs to collect another child?

Why is 7yo not in school so is able to do the walk to another child's school and back?

Of course it's fine. That's hardly anything at all.

Children should be up and playing hard for several hours a day. Running, Jumping, etc.

It is not too far. Why would it be? 7 year olds run about all day.

What a weird thread. My kids have walked 25 mins each way to school, 5 days a week, since the age of 4. Their legs haven't yet dropped off. They certainly don't have the longest walk out of their friends, either.

Absolutely not too far. My dd used to walk 45 minutes home after school every day (had a lift in the morning but I collected on foot in the afternoon). Started when she was 6.

Would a scooter help?

OMG so the child's parents think it's OK and Grandma disagrees? Let them do it, they'll soon find out if it's too far it won't be

I don’t understand the issue. Who is the other child? Has someone asked you to collect their kid from a different school then walk them home before returning to your own house?

Ds 7 walked 10 miles over 2 days at the weekend.No issues.

Half an hour of walking is no where near "too far to walk" for a 7 year old with no physical disabilities.

What is it you're worried about? Kids ca manage a da at school and a half hour walk no problem. The only reason they'd find it hard is if they've been raised to sit in front of the TV every minute they've got off school.

So not even your child? None of your business and don't even think of approaching the parents.

My MIL doesn't think children or dogs need walking either.

@TrinidadQueen

I am simply concerned it will be too far for my grandchild. Please do not throw such accusations my way. It is a simple enough question that I am asking.

Is it you they're doing the walk with - to collect another grandchild at a different school maybe?

Or is it with their parent, who presumably thinks it's not an issue?

Then no, it's definitely not too far.

It's probably less than the average walk to school.

@TrinidadQueen

I am simply concerned it will be too far for my grandchild. Please do not throw such accusations my way. It is a simple enough question that I am asking.

Aaaahhhh... Are you complaining about your Daughter In Law?