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My son who is 4 lost his father in March & we just moved 4 hours away from his other grandparents. I want to send him on a little vacation there to spend time & learn more about his dad.
would you do the same?
How long is to long for a mini vacation?

I couldnt do it with a 4yr old. Maybe 8+ but no way would I send my 4yr old away for a trip. I don't care if it is with grandparents or not but I couldnt personally handle it. I also think he would benefit from the type of trip you are talking about (learning about his dad) when he is a little older.

JMO. If I had to, I would go up for the weekend with him. I couldnt be 4 hours away and have my child with people that are not a big part of their life.

<blockquote><b>Quoting His Wife (CMD):</b>" My son who is 4 lost his father in March & we just moved 4 hours away from his other grandparents. ... [snip!] ... vacation there to spend time & learn more about his dad. would you do the same? How long is to long for a mini vacation?"</blockquote>



3 days would be plenty IMO.
I think it's sweet you want what's best go him which is to learn about his dad and enjoy time with his family.

If it's 4 hours, maybe you could drive in one weekend? Get a hotel, or even stay with them. I think I'd have a really hard time sending my 4 year old off alone, regardless of who was watching him.

He'd probably want you with him don't you think?

Whatever you're comfortable with really. We all hav diff comfort levels. If you're ok leaving him for a week ok. If just a weekend or extended weekend that's fine too. Do what you are comfortable doing. How is he getting there?

they have been part of his life since 13 months old its just they moved away a year ago. My son still talks about them all the time.

Whatever you're comfortable with really. We all hav diff comfort levels. If you're ok leaving him for a week ok. If just a weekend or extended weekend that's fine too. Do what you are comfortable doing. How is he getting there?

I would send him for 3-5 days. My daughter has spent long weekends with family before.

Et him stay for as long as you are comfortable with. My 4 year old is going to stay with her aunt in WI (we live in VA) for a week In the summer. many people would think I'm nuts but I have no issues with letting her stay with my sister for a week.

Quoting Viv, Ev & Gwen ♥:" I would send him for 3-5 days. My daughter has spent long weekends with family before."

thats what i was thinking.

<blockquote><b>Quoting His Wife (CMD):</b>" they have been part of his life since 13 months old its just they moved away a year ago. My son still talks about them all the time."</blockquote>

Awwe   hell enjoy it then. I used to have to see my grandparents every their week court ordered and a week in the summer cause they got grandparents rights after my dad died when I was 2.

My dad died when my mom was pregnant with me, she would send us to my grandmas house for about a week at a time since I was about three. I loved spending time with my grandma and she was the one who told me about my dad. Just do what feels right for your family.

Thanks. I think a week would be perfect because he has spent a week with them before.