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Is It OK To Send Kids To Their Rooms Before Bedtime To Get A Break? Parents Are Divided

miljko/E+/Getty ImagesEver since my girls were born, we’ve had a pretty routine bedtime schedule. We’re not super strict — we’ll stay out late or let them linger before bed — but with three daughters and a million responsibilities, my husband and I definitely need that “clock out” moment. We need them to all be in their rooms, settled for the night, so that we can fully unwind and be off duty. As they’ve gotten older, it’s been a little tougher. Sometimes they’re up until 9:00 or 9:30, and we’ve had to change our expectations.But one mom on Reddit wants to know if it’s totally out of pocket to...