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[quote=Anonymous]Our middle school starts nightmarishly early (7:30). I have/had a lot of sympathy for my kids re: the early wake up during these years (2 kids down, one to go..in MS now). The early start time is really rough on kids this age IMO- they still need extra sleep, add potential puberty/growth spurts into the mix and it is a mess. That said, we simply can’t be late for school…just not an option.

I agree with all of the evening limits, everything packed the night before, earlier bedtime etc and trying some things. However in the AM if a kid isn’t ready and at the door when it is time to go (and I do issue multiple reminders) all electronics privileges lost for the day. That was their currency. I’d that hadn’t worked I would’ve upped the ante further. Figure out what her currency is.

That said, I was sympathetic and willing to do a lot to help them get out the door during those years- even taking over things they had been doing themselves in elementary. I woke early myself and packed their lunches, set to-go breakfasts out (muffins or other portable things, wrapped and ready to grab) and even filled water bottles…made sure everything was set and ready.

In high school, with a sane start time-they have taken all of those responsibilities back just fine.

Anyway, I sympathize….[/quote]

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