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16 yr old bed time on a school night?

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Jungfraujoch · 25/01/2017 21:47

What time do your DCs go?

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Jungfraujoch · 25/01/2017 22:46

Ontopofthesunset - I think I need to get the phones out! Perhaps I can strike a deal and make bedtime a little later if he gives up the phone!

God it's a nightmare isn't it?!

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Ontopofthesunset · 25/01/2017 22:41

With DS2, 15, I'm trying to institute a policy of bed by 11. So far it has been nearer 11.30 every night. He gets up at 6.45/7 so it's not enough sleep but we're all night owls and eat late etc. He doesn't have his phone or laptop in his room after he says goodnight.

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Jungfraujoch · 25/01/2017 22:24

Crunched - it's the phone in the room that bugs me. DS uses it as his alarm, I've suggested a clock so the phone can be removed but it was not received well!!

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crunched · 25/01/2017 22:22

My just 17 year old DD is meant to bring her phone down by 9 - usually closer to 9.30 though - and after that it is up to her, her light is usually off around 10.30.

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Jungfraujoch · 25/01/2017 22:21

Unfortunately atheistmantis mine is not sensible!

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atheistmantis · 25/01/2017 22:19

Whenever they like, they are sensible though.

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Jungfraujoch · 25/01/2017 22:18

DS gets up around 7.15am. Bed at 10pm but I suspect he's chatting on his phone for a bit!

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Bensyster · 25/01/2017 22:10

I think the time they get up at might be relevant too?
I have 14 year olds, they are in bed for 9.5 hours....maybe asleep for 9hours on a good night!