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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Could it be that they are using those things as a bedtime stalling technique?

Otherwise no unless it's like a safety thing example I'm using the oven it's hot no hugs right now.

Or I'm going to the bathroom hugs are later.

.or and this is controversial at an activity that's meant for them to be with other kids I won't have them sitting with me the whole time.[/quote]

Yeah I mostly just have to cut it off at some point when it's being used to prolong bedtime.

Otherwise like a PP if there is something going on with the sibling that needs my attention.

But usually I am all in on this stuff. [/quote]

This. I ALWAYS say yes to snuggles and hugs, but honestly, my 6 year old comes into my room probably 4 times between his 830 bedtime and around 10pm to ask for water, or for me to fix a toy, or to ask where a book is.  And when I tell him for the 9th time to please just go back to bed, he's like, "but I just want to snuggle!"  and crawls into bed next to me.  I honestly can't tell if that's what he wanted all along, or if he's just stalling bedtime yet again, and i'm always torn.  Sometimes I say yes but just for a minute.  Sometimes, if it's the third time that night, I say no.  I always feel like a monster also, but.... he's clearly stalling bedtime and I'm tired too! I have to draw the line somewhere and tell him to get back in bed![/quote]

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