Would love input....While the idea of RVing full time is interesting; would it be something that should be considered if there is a child involved> We have a 7 yr old who like most 7 yr olds has tons of energy. I'm worried that the small confines of a RV would be a bit much for him as well as us.

I would worry more about socialization with his peers and the sports opportunities.These are critical in development

What is your definition of 'full time'? Traveling, working, living in a run-down park...?

Here's an excellent site for full-time families. If you can give your child the socialization and schooling that he needs then full-timing can be a great experience. It does take some work to keep their interest up. We've met some families that it seems to work well and the kids are good with it. The parents spend a lot of time in national and state parks for the learning experiences. If all you do is stay in a RV park then I feel sorry for the child. We've also met a few where the kids are very quiet and shy and sit outside appearing very bored. I think it depends on the child as to whether it will work. http://fulltimefamilies.com/

We FTd for 7 yrs as retired folks no kids.............great adventure/lifestyle but we traveled almost every week.But when I was a kid my DAD worked oilfield and so we moved a LOT following the work. As a consequence of that I went to 3 different elementary schools in 3 different towns/2 different states. I went to 2 different Jr. High Schools....2 different towns/2 different states and 2 different High Schools---same town/rivals.As result I have NO school day friends...was always the new kid and no long term social involvements.Kids are adaptable......but WHY should they have to be.YES FTng in an RV could be an adventure but at what cost?But then when someone mentions FTng I think of TRAVELING---constant moving/different places.If not traveling then it is just living in an RV in a park which is no different than living in a neighborhood just a much smaller house---which in and of itself can be a pain as a kid growing up due to lack of privacySo as a kid growing up moving a lot--------MOM made it as best as it could be but it still sucked.

We are doing it with a 12 year old and a 3 year old. We move every 1-3 weeks. As a family, it works well for us. If you're on Facebook, look up the "Fulltime Families" group - you'll find MANY families just like yours who are considering it or doing it.Our kids are roadschooled and don't have the "changing schools" aspect of Old-Buscuit's experience. They've made friends with other fulltime families on the road and have built meaningful relationships with them - we just may not see the same set of kids week after week. But they text/email/video chat between visits and when they do get back together, it's like no time passed at all. I don't discount Old-Biscuit's experience, but I do believe that it's not all like that.

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Kratzerfamily

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Mar 30, 2016

Full Time RVing w/kids

Would love input....While the idea of RVing full time is interesting; would it be something that should be considered if there is a child involved> We have a 7 yr old who like most 7 yr olds has tons of energy. I'm worried that the small confines of a RV would be a bit much for him as well as us.

2oldman
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Mar 30, 2016
What is your definition of 'full time'? Traveling, working, living in a run-down park...?
darsben
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Mar 30, 2016
I would worry more about socialization with his peers and the sports opportunities.
These are critical in development

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