Thanks Bob, We agree that four feet is a little close pushing the narrative with one's neighbor for obvious reasons, especially with ones neighbors children directly involved and in the balance. Are we not flirting with possible trouble with our good neighbor by doing so? There is something about our children that tend to make humans protective, and rightfully so. With us, we enjoy the love and the gift of bees and children.
Just for an open minded point of view, Let's look at it in another way. What if, a new neighbor were to move in on the other side and place a pitbull dog within 4 feet of our kids play area. Now I am adding food for thought, a view of things in a different light. We as beekeepers should always be reasonable and considerate in all circumstances. If trouble with a neighbor can easily be headed off so much the better? But, as far as we know beesonhay neighbor might have placed the play area within four feet of the bees and like bees as much as we do? Just food for thought. I hope that helps.
Blessings,
Phillip
PS Congratulations on your wonderful family and your expected grandchild!!