Do you switch off the lamp when not essential?

I always turn off the lights when I am not in a room in order to save on the electric bill. This is something that we used to do at my parents house from the time I was a kid. It just makes sense that leaving the lights on unnecessarily is a waste of money and resources. I have a neighbor who leaves a light on in the kitchen all night, every night. For some reason that annoys me, and I don't know why- I don't pay their bill! Why don't they just get a night-light to plug in?

I do try to turn off the lights when I'm not using them. However my kids always seem to be leaving them on. I tell them that it is expensive to leave them on but they don't seem to care (maybe I should make them pay the bill next time!!).

my father was rather very strict and has always taught us to switch off the lights, fans etc. in absence. so i am very particular about this i switch off the bulbs, lamps, fans, tv etc. when they are not in use, and it is rather important to save energy also