How far is too far for a kid to walk? (in general)?

You're fine!!! In the olden days, kids walked a lot further than that to get to school.

I actually know some parents who take their children on long hikes and walks every weekend. It's an all day affair!!! If they get used to it young, they won't complain when they're older because they just know what they need to do and they're going to be in excellent shape. They'll thank you and you're NOT killing them!!! Keep up the good work mom.

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right. your children are gaining so many benefits from walking. while 3 hours may seem a little extreem. if it's not every single day. and they aren't being forced to say lift weights while walking you can only be doing them a favor. teaching these great habits promotes healthy active lifestyles for when they are older. my cousin recently moved from europe and walks all the time with her kids (6 and 4) because that's just how they got around there. good for you!

Kids will complain if they are too tired or something aches. If they aren't complaining at all, then they probably enjoy it as well. I wish it was nice enough to walk where I live. Maybe I'm just a sissy, but it didn't hit 40 today. I hate the cold weather.

depends..you dont say how fast your walking or the miles covered

some people take 3 hours to walk a mile

other do a mile in 5 minutes

the kids legs take 3-4 steps to one of yours

I agree completely with you. As long as they are not in pain or very cold/hot because of the weather, there's nothing wrong with walking as much as possible. I do the same with my kids

As long as the kids are dressed for the weather, it sounds good to me. Kids used to walk a few miles to and from school every day. We now don't want them walking anywhere but freak out about them gaining weight. Duh!