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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Could people give advice without calling someone who gets out of bed at 7:30 am lazy? That's a perfectly normal time to get up. Yes, some kids get up earlier and you have to figure it out -- get up with them, provide them with an activity, etc. But that doesn't mean a parent is lazy for staying in bed until 7:30.

I would just love to cease this narrative that it is "lazy" to sleep or rest or not jump up to accommodate every other person in your life. It is toxic. The parent who gets up at 7:30am might be going to bed at midnight because they have to work after their kids go to bed, or because that's when they prep lunches and do kid-related admin, or because they have a high stress job and they use evenings to do a hobby, connect with their partner, or relax with a book or TV in order to decompress.

There is nothing wrong with getting out of bed at 7:30. Many people don't have to leave the house until 8:30 in order to get to school/work on time, and an hour is plenty of time to get ready.[/quote]

Agreed. Also, we’re talking about a 4 year old, not a baby! At 4, they can absolutely play independently until a parent wakes up. It’s actually good for them. [/quote]

Yes it's lazy if your kid isn't ready. WTF. Get up.

"Many people don't have to leave the house until 8:30 in order to get to school/work on time, and an hour is plenty of time to get ready" Not according to the many on DCUM who cannot figure out how to get out the door. Your kids will get older, you will be up HOURS before them at some point. Get up with your non-teens.[/quote]

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