Am I really cruel for refusing to let dcs open presents pre 7am?

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Obviously I don't think I am, I just want to know what others do.

We have a rule that no one gets out of bed before 7am, Xmas day included. This works fine, dds are quite happy with this, although I did have to encourage dd1 to stay in bed as a toddler.

So on Xmas day we have the same rule. My ils think I'm dreadfully cruel - they have always let their children get up at about 4 and open presents. I think they are mad!

I just can't see the point. I'd be knackered and grumpy, the kids would be knackered and grumpy, and they don't expect to get up earlier anyway, so why encourage it?

So mumsnet jury, aibu?

We were allowed to open one stocking present before 7am in our own rooms then took the stocking pillowcase into Mum's room to open the rest together. It relieved some of the tension and was a game in itself as we'd all try and find a similar shaped package to open. You could put one in the top that's an activity or game to pass the time?