The advice of Blanche de Richemont

The point of view of Blanche de Richemont, traveler writer

Dear Solène, very often, children shower our desires, as you say, in order to question them. And thus readjust them. We can understand that at his age, your son does not wish to participate in an easy walk in group in the forest, because if he practices climbing, he must love effort and overtaking. But it would be beautiful to hike with him: this allows rare exchanges and sharing, in union with the earth. I therefore advise you to keep this idea by adding a challenge.

Get a map of the Fontainebleau forest and venture together in the woods asking it to create the route. It will be carried by the goal to be achieved and by the joy of exploring, looking, getting lost and meeting. His need for challenge can also take you to cross roads and surprise you. If your desire is to do reassuring hikes, then go with the group of his club without him. If, despite its refusal, your enthusiasm remains intact, it may stir up. So you will insist without forcing it. Thanks to you, he will then discover that each walking in the great outdoors can become an expedition.