How far will your 4yo walk?

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My son was 4 in May, starts school in September. I’m currently on maternity leave with his youngest brother, and he has started his summer holidays from pre-school. We are mainly having a lovely time, but…

I wondered how far you think it’s reasonable for him to walk over the course of a day? I don't drive so always walk everywhere and he’s been used to this. He would sometimes use the buggy board if middle brother is in the pushchair (with baby in sling), but now the middle one prefers to walk if it’s only a couple of km.

On the last few days I’ve been tearing my hair out on occasions trying to get him to behave sensibly when walking (eg. Getting too close to the road or holding my hand when crossing - despite reiterating the safety elements 6351892 times). Also, I’ve been having to coax him very slowly home if we have walked quite far. He never complains of being tired, so I’m not sure if he is or if he’s just over the walk. I don't drive my best and chasing him or pretending to be a superhero or whatever game he fancies.

AIBU (or is he? 😂). How far is too far?!

8km my twins could do very happily some days. But if it's too hot, or they didn't bother with a good breakfast..... then no chance without a lot of game playing/coaxing.

I think there's a lot of variety in how 4yos cope day to day. They aren't old enough to think ahead and plan to eat a good breakfast for example.

I also think it depends a lot on how they walk. One of my boys tends to get ahead running back and forth and back and forth and finding interesting things. His brother plods along at a frustratingly slow pace but will keep going for aaaaaaages.

Basically it's the sort of walk I would assume mine would manage, but in this weather I would be packing a drink and be prepared to stop for a snack in the shade if needed.