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bedtime for teens. who is being unreasonable

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elfshenanigans · 22/12/2024 21:47

DH has a stressful job and needs his sleep. I work part time but still stressful. I am also the primary carer for our DC (teens with SN, aged 15 and 17). I do almost all the school runs, cooking, cleaning etc. DH gets up early to go to the office gym and he needs his sleep. He doesn't like if the DC and I watch TV or are up late. He demands that all phones are off by 9 pm and that everyone (including me) is in bed. It causes regular arguments. The DC are off school now for Xmas and I was watching a movie with DC1 and we had to stop. Is this normal? I think it's too early esp in the school hols. What is normal for others?

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YerAWizardHarry · 22/12/2024 21:49

My 12 year old can stay up to whenever within reason in the holiday! I’m a night owl and can’t even fathom being “done” for the day at 9pm

WaitingforStrike · 22/12/2024 21:49

What happens if you say "no"?

WaitingforStrike · 22/12/2024 21:48

That's insane