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FineLungfish5133 karma
4 months ago

Let Kids Stay Up Late Sometimes

I get it—bedtime routines are supposed to teach discipline. But what if we’re overdoing it? My 9-year-old’s been begging to stay up past 9pm a few nights a week. Sure, she’s a ‘toddler’ by some standards, but she’s responsible enough to pick her own bedtime sometimes. Last week she stayed up until 10, read a book, and still got up early. No meltdowns. No zombie energy the next day.

We’re so fixated on ‘structure’ that we forget kids need flexibility to learn their own limits. Trust me, I’ve seen enough ‘structured’ households where kids just stare at screens until they pass out. At least this way, she’s making choices. Am I raising a night owl? Maybe. But she’s also learning trust and accountability. Thoughts?

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