Is there a way to force a factory reset if I forgot the passcode to an old device?

I have 4 iphone 5c's and found an old iPhone 4 (not s) that I don't use anymore and wanted to give it to my son to use as a fancy ipod but I have forgotten the passcode for it and haven't synced with my new macbook pro. Is there an application or way to force a factory reset bypassing the passcode? All his sisters and brothers have iphones and he feels left out The device in question has been used on my apple account in the past, I just don't know how to get around the passcode thing ...

Hi bigdaddysouth,
If you are referring to the Lock Screen passcode, then follow the instructions in this article that best apply to your situation:
iOS: Device Disabled
Cheers,
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