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This is a good way to frame it pp- here’s what I’m asking- if you don’t “set your kids up for success” - say they are out too late or hungry etc- when can they regulate? My 4.5 yo behaves great, but every outing includes a lot of prep from me- the timing, the snack, etc.  We had a great day today but I am still heavily orchestrating that success. [b]When can they regulate around their hunger, thirst, tiredness, overstimulation etc? [/b][/quote]
Often, adults cannot.[/quote]

Right, and adults have the advantage of knowing they can control their level of stimulation, tiredness, thirst, and hunger, usually.  A grown-up can decide to take a break when they want, eat or drink when they want, and decide to go to bed early if they are tired (even if they know that won't be for several hours).  A 4.5 year old controls NONE of that.  It's asking wayyyy too much to ask a 4.5 year old to self-regulate when the adults have not set up the environment for them. [/quote]

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