What time should I send my son to bed?

Question

He is 10 and at the moment goes to bed around 8.30, is this too early? any other parents out there that have a set bed time?

Answer 1

1-7 years 8:00
8-11 years 8:30
12- 13 years 9:00 on school days and 10:00 on weekends
14- up 10:00 on school days and 12:00 on weekends

Answer 2

my son is 9 and goes to bed between 8-8.30 and sleeps for 10 hours so 8.30 for a 10 year old is not too early.we compromise sometimes by letting him read in bed for 15 mins if he doesnt feel that tired and at weekends he stays up till 9.but dont forget that kids are hard work and you need a little 'me' time in the evenings without them taking the whole evening up

Answer 3

My 6 year old goes to bed at 9 (although by the time she actually goes to sleep its half past) but she is naturally a night owl, she always has been. Each child is different. If your son is still wide awake at 8.30 then maybe it is too early, but if he's tired than it's probably the right time.

Answer 4

It's quite interesting reading these responses. I think 8.30 is just right considering I always went to bed at 9pm even when I was 16 and beyond! My daughter goes sleep at 7.30 and she's 19 months old

Answer 5

I don't think that is too early but it all depends on what time he gets up in the morning. He needs 9-10 hours of sleep so while 8:30 may seem early, he probably don't fall asleep till closer to 9pm. If he gets up around 7 am-that's 10 hours and that's pretty good.

Answer 6

Between 8:30 and 9:00 is perfectly resonable for a 10 yr old. My 7 and 4 yr old go to bed between 7 and 7:30. They don't always fall asleep right away, but they use the time to wind down and relax which always provides for a well rested, well tempered child.

Answer 7

My two year old and 6 month old twins both go to bed around bout 7-730. I think tht a 10 year old should be on bed around 9-930. Depend on the child and if your child has to get up early for school etc

Answer 8

He should go to bed about 8 and a half hours before he has to get up. This will allow him time to fall asleep if he's not ready yet, and still get 8 hours sleep. If he seems tired after a week or so of this schedule, try putting him to bed 15 minutes earlier for one week and see if he is feeling better. The quality of his sleep is as important as how much he sleeps. Make sure his room is quiet and that he has time to wind down before going to bed so that he will be ready to get a good night's rest!

Answer 9

depends on when he gets up, he needs atleast a good 10 hours of sleep. If he's getting up around 6:30-7, this bedtime is ideal. Also, I think it varies per child, some kids need more sleep, some less.

My daughter is 7 and goes to bed at 8 and is up at 7:30, if I push her bedtime back anymore she is sleepy and grouchy in the mornings.

My son is 5, and goes to bed at 9 and gets up around 7 (on his own) and is perfectly fine.

if he really insists on pushing the bedtime back, allow a trial period at 9pm, if he can get up and is rested enough then stick with that.

Good luck!

Answer 10

It depends really, on what time he usually wakes up in the morning. It is reccomended that children should have 10- 12 hours sleep per night. However, it also depends on his personal sleeping preferences; if you find that he isn't tired at 8.30, and isn't tired in the mornings after going to bed later than usual, they you may wish to make his bedtime later.

Answer 11

my children also go to bed at 8.30 there 11, 10 and 7 but at weekends they can stay up till 9 :)