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What should bedtime be for a 12 year old?
At these ages, with social, school, and family activities, bedtimes gradually become later and later, with most 12-years-olds going to bed at about 9 p.m. There is still a wide range of bedtimes, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., as well as total sleep times, from 9 to 12 hours, although the average is only about 9 hours.
What age should my daughter have her own room?
As kids grow up they might want more privacy and need their own space, especially if they’re sharing a bedroom with a brother or sister. While it’s not illegal for them to share, it’s recommended that children over the age of 10 should have their own bedrooms – even if they’re siblings or step-siblings.
Is it illegal for boy and girl to share a room?
There are no state or federal laws against most opposite gender siblings sharing a room in their own home, but some institutions do regulate how spaces are shared.
What time should a 12 year old go to bed in the summer?
Bedtimes by Age
| Age | Hours of Sleep | Bedtime |
|---|---|---|
| 15 months – 3 years | 12-14 | 6:00 -7:30 |
| 3 – 6 years | 11-13 | 6:00 – 8:00 |
| 7 – 12 years | 10-11 | 7:30 – 9:00 |
| Teenagers | 9+ | See note |
How much sleep should kids get?
How much sleep does a kid need? School-aged children (5 to 12 years old) need 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night, says pediatric sleep specialist Vaishal Shah, MD. But many children get only 7 to 8 hours per night — sometimes even less.
Is it illegal to sleep with your daughter?
In all states, sexual contact with a child under the age of consent (usually between 16 and 18) is a form of child sexual abuse. Up until the age of consent, any sexual behavior against a child – including incestuous sexual activity – is considered a forcible sex crime.
Is co sleeping legal?
The CDC advises against co-sleeping, specifically: Have the baby share your room, not your bed. Your baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch, or on a chair alone, with you, or with anyone else. While co-sleeping itself hasn’t been criminalized, some legislators feel it should be.