My solution to "Are we there yet?" was to hand them a paper map and make them find both our location and the destination. Not optional. Must find both on the map. Then they can answer their own question. That put a quick end to that problem.
Who camps with kids?
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My solution to "Are we there yet?" was to hand them a paper map and make them find both our location and the destination. Not optional. Must find both on the map. Then they can answer their own question. That put a quick end to that problem.
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I take my son as often as possible, he just turned 11. He's not a big fan of heights and sometimes the higher altitudes bother his ears, but otherwise I hand him the "nice camera" and make him be the photographer. That keeps him occupied and I get to look through the pics and see his perspective. He especially loves being able to ride shotgun once we're off-road.
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I do a bit of both. Love the solo camping because it’s easy, fast, I use less gear and I know where everything is when I need it (and that it will get put back to its correct spot when I’m done).
But, on the other hand, my 4 kiddos (11, 10, 9 and 2) love being outside, exploring, swimming, hiking, looking for treasures and eating their body weight in s’mores. So, as long as Dad’s truck can handle the extra gear, we’re off together. Not too many years before they all turn into aliens and don’t want to hang out with us any more.
But, on the other hand, my 4 kiddos (11, 10, 9 and 2) love being outside, exploring, swimming, hiking, looking for treasures and eating their body weight in s’mores. So, as long as Dad’s truck can handle the extra gear, we’re off together. Not too many years before they all turn into aliens and don’t want to hang out with us any more.
