Is it possible that a almost 4yo can manipulate a situation. My stepson is waking up and being really naughty at night, keeping everyone awake, my partner isnt getting any sleep and neither is his mum at home. Just crying for silly reasons and asking for the tv on, lights to be left on etc.. I think his mum gives into him to easily. She allowed him to have the day off nursery yesterday cause he was too tired he then slept during the day. He did the same to us last night and then turned round and said he was too tired for school, i feel he is getting his own way. It wouldnt bother me really but he is keeping my eldest awake. Today he has gone to nursery and we've had a phone call saying that he claims he has fell down the stairs, i know he hasnt, so now my partner has gone to pick him up and take him back to his mums..hence he will go home and sleep..and yet again he wins. He has a history of getting up at silly times, ie 2am and his mum takes him downstairs, now to me, that is making a rod for your own back. Then she phones us sayin she needs a break cause he not sleeping, n i feel like sometimes saying tough, deal with your child, and toughen up. He is the child, you are the parent. Its never easy but if she was to put her foot down and make him stay in bed, she wouldnt have this problem. Or do u think im being harsh??