Most children need lots of sleep. If I were a parent, and I am NOT, I would have my kiddies in bed, oh, as early as possible. Probably by 7, as Missy advised.

I have a friend who has a daycare and more than 1/2 of the kids there need more sleep than what they are getting. Since their parents both work, they keep them up later than what one would expect...thus they are tired the next day...and cranky! Sleep, naps, rests, quiet time is good for children. Not all folks would agree though.

I don't think you were being old fashioned, just practical. And being tired yourself is a great reason for a child to get into bed and go to sleep.

My niece is horrible with her children, but then she is dealing with the cranks the following day, not me!