http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old I insist that my children, ages 10 and 13, turn off the TV at 9:00. My 13 year old can stay up until 10, but no TV. She claims I'm too strict, compared to her friends. She is also lobbying for a TV in her room, something I've said no to on many occasions. She wants more freedom, and some differentiation from her 10-year old brother. Help! GreatSchools en-us missmonique123 I think that a child 10-13 should hav a bed time of at least 9:30 pm but it's ur choice http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=1#comment_293780 5100.293780 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:22:12 -0800 GracesMom You just have to do what you believe is in the best interest of your child. It really doesn't matter if "everyone else's Mom" lets them have TV, stay up ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=1#comment_292539 5100.292539 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:02:50 -0800 trooper So beautifully stated! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=1#comment_292496 5100.292496 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:02:29 -0800 MagnetMom You've gotten great advice so far. I'd definitely warn you not to get caught up in the "what other parents do" war. I can understand her wanting something more special ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=1#comment_292487 5100.292487 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:55:48 -0800 trooper How is your 13 year old doing? Does she get up on time - ready for school - doing well in school? Does she perform chores around the house?If she ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=1#comment_292468 5100.292468 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:09:07 -0800 drjohnson I like tjlove's compromise idea. My twins will soon be 13. I send them upstairs at 9:00 with fond hopes that they will be asleep by 10. Sometimes that happens ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=2#comment_291545 5100.291545 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:28:23 -0800 1seremen You are doing a good job. I think 9 pm is fair for a 13 years old student. If you want her to do well in school, then stick to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=2#comment_291508 5100.291508 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:34:04 -0800 tjlove In my family, my parents the older kids had more privileges than the younger ones but they also had more responsibilities. For example, the older kids could watch more TV ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=2#comment_291503 5100.291503 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:27:57 -0800 maggie93215 Hi, My son has a TV in his room and for some reason he never watches it, he is always in my room or the living room. I think 10 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=2#comment_291484 5100.291484 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:44:43 -0800 kpbsrs You are the boss of the family. If she doesn’t like it, She can go to ask to be adopted by her friend's parent. My daughter has TV in her ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/270362/Whats-a-reasonable-bedtime-and-turn-off-the-TV-time-for-a-13-year-old?cpage=2#comment_275441 5100.275441 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:15:00 -0700