DS1 is 13. Normal bedtime 9.30/10 during school term, over holidays we are more relaxed and let him stay up and watch TV with us if we're in or play on Xbox. Husband and DS had massive argument last night at almost midnight. Dad walked in DS's room and said he had 5 more minutes on game then had to turn Xbox off. When he went in 5 mins later DS went mad saying that 6 of his friends were online playing against him and that we are only parents who make a big deal about bedtime. DS can be very rude ( just with me and DH) and doesn't know when to back down, hence blazing row with his dad.
I'm now questioning wether we are too strict about bedtime as he is a teenager now. TBH, Im a little surprised though at his friends parents allowing their children to stay up past midnight on Xbox ( I know my DS isn't lying about this as you can see they are online).
When DS goes for sleepovers at his friends, quite a few of their parents go and watch TV upstairs and leave the boys downstairs to watch films etc and stay up all night if they want. When my DS has friends for sleepovers here we don't allow the kids to take over our lounge and we expect them to turn TV/ games consoles off in bedroom, when we go to bed ( normally around midnight).
What's the answer ? Opinions/ advice gratefully received !....maybe me and DH just need to chill out a bit more ? [fconfussed]
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bunniesmum · 29/12/2012 09:48
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