Question for people with children??

clarechieri
clarechieri Posts: 60 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
Not sure where to put this so sorry if its the wrong place.

I'm going on a charity 10k walk Saturday and my 7yr old daughter wants to go with me. I know she can walk that far as she walks everywhere with me but its at 7pm and she's usually in bed by then. She also has a swimming lesson in the morning which wears her out quite a bit.

So my question is do I take her or not? Children are aloud but I'm kind of torn on what to do. Any advice would be great.

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  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    Is it possible the have her come with someone who can take her home if she gets too tired? Or have her take a nap in the afternoon. I'm sure she wont be the only little one there!
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    Put an add on Craig's List for a sitter and leave her at at home with them.
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    I, personally, would hire a babysitter (or get Daddy) to watch her. It'll probably take awhile to walk the 10K. If your 7 year old is used to being in bed early, and she is CRANKY during the walk, it will be MISERABLE for you. How would you like to carry a 7 year old for two hours to the finish line? I don't think I could, and you might be very far away from your car when she decides she can't walk another step.
    If it were me, I'd do the 10K without her, but in the mean time sign the two of you up for a 5K walk that you can do together. That way she has a more appropriate distance goal to look forward to.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Are you walking as part of a team ? When we did the Aids walk, some people brouight babies in carriages.
  • clarechieri
    clarechieri Posts: 60 Member
    Put an add on Craig's List for a sitter and leave her at at home with them.

    Sorry forgot to say she could stay home with her dad and brothers but she's desperate to come with
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    Put an add on Craig's List for a sitter and leave her at at home with them.

    Sorry forgot to say she could stay home with her dad and brothers but she's desperate to come with

    That's ok, I was not being serious. :glasses:
  • tiamaria3
    tiamaria3 Posts: 92 Member
    Put an add on Craig's List for a sitter and leave her at at home with them.


    :noway:
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    Will she take a nap during the day? If so, try to get her down a little later and closer to walk time. Not many 7 years old will nap, so not sure if this is an option or not.
  • mellynat
    mellynat Posts: 345 Member
    She'd probably get pretty tired. Especially if that's her bedtime. I"d leave her home and have her rest for her class in the morning. Or if she does go with you skip the swimming class in the morning.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Bring a stroller. You can always put her in it if she gets too tired.
  • 2012asv
    2012asv Posts: 702 Member
    Is it possible the have her come with someone who can take her home if she gets too tired? Or have her take a nap in the afternoon. I'm sure she wont be the only little one there!

    Oh, that's a good idea! ^^

    If not, than I wouldn't take her. She probably doesnt understand how long 10k really is. Plus it'll be late....
  • MissC787
    MissC787 Posts: 175 Member
    I would say to let her stay home with dad. Maybe do something with her at a later time.
  • stefanieanne14
    stefanieanne14 Posts: 119 Member
    How often do you do these types of things? If this is a special thing then I'd say let her do it, if not then maybe she can do another one that is at a better time.
  • JuneyJo
    JuneyJo Posts: 182 Member
    Not sure where to put this so sorry if its the wrong place.

    I'm going on a charity 10k walk Saturday and my 7yr old daughter wants to go with me. I know she can walk that far as she walks everywhere with me but its at 7pm and she's usually in bed by then. She also has a swimming lesson in the morning which wears her out quite a bit.

    So my question is do I take her or not? Children are aloud but I'm kind of torn on what to do. Any advice would be great.

    I get your concerns about the time and, yes, she'll probably be super tired in the morning even if she has a nap. If it were me, I'd take her. Any way to encourage my children to get involved in charity or fitness, I'm all over it. If someone can come with, in case she gets too tired, that would be an excellent idea. But if she's gung-ho, I'd totally take her no matter what and try to make it a super-fun experience so she gets a good feeling for charity and fitness at the same time. :smile:
  • tzeoli86
    tzeoli86 Posts: 75 Member
    I think it would be a good bonding experience. I say give her the option. Explain to her that she might be tired in the morning if she goes and that she should be prepared for that. Bedtimes can be broken in special circumstances.
  • smtillman2
    smtillman2 Posts: 756 Member
    Is it possible the have her come with someone who can take her home if she gets too tired? Or have her take a nap in the afternoon. I'm sure she wont be the only little one there!

    Wonderful advice!!!!
  • Irish_eyes75
    Irish_eyes75 Posts: 475
    Give us a little more details....
    Is she clingy to mamma or is the charity special to her as well?

    If the charity is special to her, then definitely bring her. If she's "desperate" to go because she just wants to be with you then I wouldn't. Daddy will be able to occupy her time. You should not feel guilty about that.

    We do a St Jude walk every year. My 7 year old loves this organization because it was my grandmother's favorite (she recently passed away) and he genuinely cares for other kids who are sick and don't get to play outside, go to movies, etc.
    He never finishes the walk, either I or my husband hang with him while the other one finishes.
    So we wouldn't have it any other way. Especially in this day in age where kids are so damned spoiled (including my son) it is so important for them to be shown that there are others not as fortunate and we should help when we can.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    If kids are allowed, then it's up to you.

    To me, I would would say bring her along and warn her swimming trainer in the morning. This is a once/year deal. One swim lesson shouldn't keep her from a once/year event, imo.
  • clarechieri
    clarechieri Posts: 60 Member
    Thank you for all your advice! Just thought I would update you all. I took her with me and she loved it. Didn't struggle at all even though half of it was up quite a steep hill. She even wants to know when the next one is.
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    I am so glad it went well for you guys!!!
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