Tucking Kids In
By MHerman09
@MHerman09 (75)
United States
2 responses
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
23 Feb 11
I do not think there is a set age to stop so to speak. As all children even teens should get some form of good night hug and kiss as tomorrow is never promised.
So tucking can really be defined in many ways.
@MHerman09 (75)
• United States
23 Feb 11
Thats a good point of view on it. When I speak of tucking in, what we (husband and me) do is very simple and takes us maybe 30 seconds to do. We go into her room with her (usually my husband because I wake her up but when he is working I'll be the one to tuck her in) she lies down we turn on her "Rainbow in my room" that she got for her birthday, then we go kiss her say good night followed by some silly saying like, "don't let the bed bugs bite" or "dont bite yourself" (her nickname is Bug) then walk out and close her door.
Pretty much what I have decided is that I think I will wait til she is ready to tell us not to tuck her in. :D
Thank you for the advice!
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
23 Feb 11
Perfect!! 
When she no longer wants the lamp routine and or walk to the room, make sure you keep the routine of a quick kiss, and a comment. Trust me she will never not want that and will cherish it forever. Mine are older and, cannot begin to tell you the bond we have as not only is it a nice quality quick moment, but it will be something she will always know in her heart that she is loved. Something most kids do not truly feel.
When she no longer wants the lamp routine and or walk to the room, make sure you keep the routine of a quick kiss, and a comment. Trust me she will never not want that and will cherish it forever. Mine are older and, cannot begin to tell you the bond we have as not only is it a nice quality quick moment, but it will be something she will always know in her heart that she is loved. Something most kids do not truly feel.
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
22 Feb 11
I don't think there is a certain age when you stop. I think it all depends on the kid. Some kids get to a certain age when they don't want you to tuck them in anymore. My kids are 8, 5 and 3. The older two kind of tuck themselves in. We go up and everyone brushes their teeth. The older two get hugs and they go and get into bed. I put the 3 year old in bed and give him a hug and then turn out the light and go downstairs. Sometimes if we have time we do a story too. It's hard with 3, especially during school nights. With showers and brushing teeth and everything it takes almost an hour, so there is little time to do much else.
@MHerman09 (75)
• United States
22 Feb 11
Thank you for the input. It is apperciated. My step daughter lost her mother 2 years ago so she has emotional issues. I dont mind tucking her in at all, I was just wondering when to stop. We just recently stopped doing a story at night because she reads on her own every day anyways. So, thank you for the insight. :D
