To Think 1 am is too late for a school night

[TowerRavenSeven]

Ds is 17 and got free tickets to a opening night movie (nothing that he’s been dying to see) He’d be going with a friend of his and she would be driving him home.

The movie ends at 12:30 and he’d be getting home at 1. He’s just got over a bad bout of bronchitis and has been crazy busy with traveling with school, exams, etc. I just think 1 am is so late yet I’m torn. He’s a great student, never been in trouble, serious about school and grades, etc. What say you? Honestly my gut feeling s no.

I have talked to dh again and we’ve reconsidered. As much as I hate to say no and then wishy washy around to yes, I felt geez what’s the harm. I just didn’t want to go against dh since he really seemed set on no, but shoot he’ll be graduating next year.

I have a 17 yr old son. He would let me know he was going to a late film in the interests of being courteous, so I wouldn’t worry where he had got to.
I think that’s fairly usual for that age isn’t it?

As it's a one off I'd let him know. He's old enough to decide when he is or isn't going to bed. If he doesn't get up on time and go to school/college then it's the first and last time.

I think it’s good to show that it’s ok change your mind sometimes, rather than sticking to a decision regardless.

I agree that as a one off for a 17 year old it’s fine. He might be tired but he’s old enough to understand the cost/benefit and decide if it’s worth it to him.

That is just mean.

Sorry posted too soon. Like I said dh seemed set on no but after we talked about it he also said what the heck.

I was clubbing at least 2 nights per week until kicking out time at 4am at that age. Survived college just fine.

Sorry missed the update.

I would let him go. It's a one off and it will be a good lesson in coping on not much sleep the next day as I'm sure there will be similar occasions in the future involding alcohol and more!

What is mean 😂 Christ read the thread!

I think it's fine. At 17, I'd be up til 2am, then get up at 7.30 to get into sixth form. Did that for months.
As a one off it'll be no problem.

Oh sorry geez now I cross posted! Yikes, sorry again!

Is it End Game? If so YABU!

Me and my 7yo are going at 8:30 tomorrow

It’s the Avengers one!

Yey well done OP & OH for reconsidering, it's hard going back on what you have decided. He will thank you for it!

Just saw the xpost! :D

It's totally worth it if it's End Game, we've waited 11 years already

Fine as a one off.

Don’t be a kill joy!

I'm taking my 13 yr old to his first proper rock concert tomorrow. :) He'll be really sleepy on friday, but they regenerate sooooo fast.

Goodness me. I'm glad you've said yes. I can't believe you were both wanting to say no.

I find your 'not wanting to go against DH' a bit off, too.

Thanks everyone, to be honest I think dh was more worried about our sleep than ds...dh & I have both been ill with the flu and I am a really light sleeper and will wake up when ds comes home. But we’ll be fine!

@SinkGirl sorry but it's defo not. We've been to see both fantastic beasts with her after midnight.

@TowerRavenSeven I would check the timings with him. I'm guessing there's been a mistake as it defo won't start till 12am and will be approx 3 hours long

I really had no idea this movie was such a big thing. Getting stodgy In my old age! Don’t worry dh isn’t the least controlling. He was in a meeting as I was texting him and when he said he wasn’t keen I had to wait until we could talk properly. What a hash of things! Anyway it’s all good.

We’re in the States and it starts at 9:30 here.

dd was 12/13 when we went to watch on a school day back to back Hunger Games series. The new one didn't start till after midnight.
I was the one tired next day but dd was fine.