I believe in a 7 o'clock bedtime. Until the child reaches 5th grade -10 or 11 years old, he/she is required to go to bed at 7. I don't require that he sleep in his car bed- the hall floor will do. I don't care if she wears pajamas- she normally doesn't. If anyone actually falls asleep at 7- usually not- but be in bed and don't come downstairs. Being in bed leads to good sleep and good sleep leads to happier children, and of course happier mom.
Everyone else I want in their rooms by 8:30- by that age they should know better not to bother my quiet time.
We, too, believe in early bedtimes. The quiet time at night is irreplaceable!
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