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ladyanarchist wrote

Not an odd question. I've thought about this before with my own child. As a kid, my parents stopped ordering me to bed around 7? They simply asked me to spend the rest of the evening in my room after 10pm so they could have some time to themselves. I suspect I'll do the same thing. Better to give the child as much control as possible over their own life.

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leftous wrote

There is a scientific/biological basis for getting kids to bed when it's dark. Just in terms of mental health for example, a lack of sunlight can be a factor in depression; and there's enough about capitalism to cause depression as is.

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elyersio OP wrote

Do you have a source?

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leftous wrote (edited )

I am not sure what you consider credible, so I will do the best I can.

You should look into the relationship between light and the circadian rhythm.

Also mood disorders like SAD (seasonal affective disorder). There is some disagreement about the role circadian rhythms play in it; there has been limited research into it overall. This article provides more info

Also you may have heard a lot about blue light filters and such for screens at night. There is also some info which relates BPD to blue light http://psycheducation.org/treatment/bipolar-disorder-light-and-darkness/

In my own view, it makes sense that we get thrown out of whack when we don't act according to how our biological clocks are accustomed to operating. I also think the pharma industry suppresses info like this so we become dependant on their products. Often lifestyle changes are the best treatment.

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Catsforfun wrote

I think if the kid stays up late and then is miserable and cranky the next day, you should just point out to them that they wouldn't be so miserable if they went to sleep at a regular hour... idk if logic will work with kids all the time though. Maybe things like "you need your sleep so you can be awake to play with xyz friend tomorrow"

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Ant wrote

Ummmm

depends on the kid?

and depends on what would be involved with 'controlling' them

This is an odd question.

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