Comments on: I love my kids, but they can go to bed…

By: Sharon Parry

Sharon Parry — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:10:39 +0000

Bed times have been a total mess for us over Christmas! I actually end up wanting to go to bed before my teens but as soon as I announce I am going upstairs they flee the lounge because they don’t want to be the one that has to go around putting the lights off! On the rare occasions that me and my husband take over the TV they go to their rooms and go on their ipads. Sorry I can’t offer any better advice! Thank you so much for all your support for #TweensTeensBeyond during 2018 and happy new year! xx

By: Jo - Mother of Teenagers

Jo - Mother of Teenagers — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 21:33:11 +0000

Mine are now are a lot older and the 18 year old takes himself off when it suits but I am still strict with my 14 year old. There is a time for children and a time for adults. She rebels a lot but our compromise is that we say goodnight and she reads and turns out her own light and there is always a curfew, although during the holidays it is a bit more flexible. Adult time is precious and we all need a break. Hope you had a good Christmas. See you in the New Year. #TweensTeensBeyond

By: Matthew Blythe

Matthew Blythe — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:07:35 +0000

I think you are being reasonable. Mine head off and go to do their thing now. They come to get me if they need anything – or text me!!
Hope you had a good Christmas
#tweensteensbeyond

By: Nicky Kentisbeer

Nicky Kentisbeer — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:59:46 +0000

We had an interesting scenario here. My daughter is also 11. Always a 7pm bed lover and as she got older we made bedtime a little later but then year 6 came and she was still awake at 11.30 every night, reading but awake. I may be counting my chickens too soon but since starting secondary, she is out like a light again at 8.30. I’m sure it will change again but for now, I’m happy. It’s our time to do our thing and so I get you here. Thanks for sharing with #tweensteensbeyond

By: Alex - My LIfe Long Holiday

Alex - My LIfe Long Holiday — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:51:39 +0000

Hmm. I’m sorry I can’t possibly offer any advice, I am suffering from the same conundrum as yourself! My eldest (15) randomly leaves her room to do us a little dance, or moan about homework, or ask opinions between 2 pairs of nikes but apart from that she enjoys her little space and doesn’t really encroach upon adult relaxing time. Then there’s my youngest (9) who goes to bed at 8 still. But, my 11 year old just doesn’t get it! He’s a socialite and loves spending time with us – grrr! And yes I feel guilty about thinking like this. So when you work out what to do about it, do let me know 😉 #tweenteensbeyond

By: Kim Carberry

Kim Carberry — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:25:06 +0000

My girls go upstairs at about 8pm during the week….They can read, watch TV or play. I don’t really mind as long as they are upstairs….lol They have time away from their laptops and tablets and are fine with the rule….My youngest has to go to sleep for 9pm and my teen for 10.30pm. I think you are being reasonable x