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.

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

I wasn’t having a go - I was just worried about kids being disappointed. I guess it varies by location / chain - if they can go then great!

Endgame is such a huge deal. Many people have been waiting years and years for this.

Well done Op.....

If it's Endgame it's a cultural event not just a movie. If you are into that kind of thing.

Hope he enjoyed it! My DH has took half a day off work and we're seeing it at 11am, can't wait!! Massive fans in this house.

It's a one-off. Relax! Even if he's a bit tired the next day, assuming he hasn't got an exam, it'll be fine. He'll go to bed a bit early the next night, and then will be right as rain. 17 year olds bounce back quickly!

Glad you changed your mind and let him go.

I don't know if your DS is first or second year 6th form ( or equivalent where you are) but unless parenting is completely different in the US you need to spend the next few months with a plan to let your DS have a bit more freedom and autonomy so that it's not a massive shock when he goes to university.

He’s a great student, never been in trouble, serious about school and grades,

This is relevant really. He's earned your trust on this surely?

I'm glad you and your husband reconsidered. :)

I'm a teacher and also very sensible and sleep and rest etc but I'm glad you've decided to let him go as a once off!

It’s one night. Every week no. A one off ok

Let him go, he's nearly an adult. At 17 I was out partying until 2/3am, working in a bakery at 6am and going to university. One night won't kill him!