Hobbit child

There's definitely a familial explanation for why the boyo likes staying close to home, but on the nights we want to get out and at least try to do something, it's slightly irksome and more than a little heartbreaking. He actually seems afraid to be out and about. We're not sure if it is the overstimulating environment, simple unfamiliarity, something else, or a combination of factors, but it's becoming clear that he doesn't like leaving the neighborhood, particularly at night (early evening but before bedtime). Perhaps it just doesn't suit his rhythms, but that doesn't really make sense either because we go walking about that same time most nights. It really isn't his fault but it's frustrating that we can't go anywhere all together without upsetting him. Poor little one, we need to stop tormenting him. Maybe when he gets a little older? Or maybe we need to acclimate him to going out more during the daytime? The owner's manual doesn't address this issue!!!