This used to not bother me at all ( before I had a son ) in Canada and US kids normally go to bed 7-9 some sooner some later but these are the general culturally accepted times I think.
I don't even really consider this cultural question to be honest because going to bed even as an adult before 12 is objectively healthier but cultural awareness of this issue?
For children under 10 this is even more important so they can develop properly do well in school etc. My son was born in North America and has a minor medical condition where the doctor has advised/stressed the importance of his sleep especially due to his neurological issue which is provoked my stress and lack of sleep.
When we're in the Dominican I hear kids, especially in the Barrios going to bed 12 - 1AM with their parents getting upset. in the good neighborhoods I still hear them up but they're not as loud - I honestly don't care what other parents do it doesn't bug me at all but it becomes an issue when people invite themselves over at social hour which is 9 - 10 pm at night and bring their kids.
Some family members are really understanding and good and bring their families to visit around 6pm or so and others just seem to not care and get really offended if you tell them to come earlier and not late at night when everyone works and needs to sleep.
I always find myself here trying to not offend people as I find they can get offended pretty easy and hold grudges; but everyone is so laid back and acts as if nothing they do affects another person and it's their issue if it does - mentioning something that puts accountability turns out to be a huge cultural no no that I have a hard time with here i.e (you take my bike and run out of gas you need to treat it as your problem, not mine) there are people like this everywhere of course but what I am doing is applying a generalization here based on years of observation and cultural normalities.
I enjoy laid back surprise visits sometimes and the hospitality that comes with them if you're on the receiving end.
So to the original question again, do Dominicans know that kids need extra sleep in order to develop ? perhaps it's the afternoon school classes kids? why not put them to bed early so you have more adult time to yourselves ? the preparation or routine takes 45 mins max. Is this just an employment issue? parents dont have a job receive money from someone and have zero routine?
I don't even really consider this cultural question to be honest because going to bed even as an adult before 12 is objectively healthier but cultural awareness of this issue?
For children under 10 this is even more important so they can develop properly do well in school etc. My son was born in North America and has a minor medical condition where the doctor has advised/stressed the importance of his sleep especially due to his neurological issue which is provoked my stress and lack of sleep.
When we're in the Dominican I hear kids, especially in the Barrios going to bed 12 - 1AM with their parents getting upset. in the good neighborhoods I still hear them up but they're not as loud - I honestly don't care what other parents do it doesn't bug me at all but it becomes an issue when people invite themselves over at social hour which is 9 - 10 pm at night and bring their kids.
Some family members are really understanding and good and bring their families to visit around 6pm or so and others just seem to not care and get really offended if you tell them to come earlier and not late at night when everyone works and needs to sleep.
I always find myself here trying to not offend people as I find they can get offended pretty easy and hold grudges; but everyone is so laid back and acts as if nothing they do affects another person and it's their issue if it does - mentioning something that puts accountability turns out to be a huge cultural no no that I have a hard time with here i.e (you take my bike and run out of gas you need to treat it as your problem, not mine) there are people like this everywhere of course but what I am doing is applying a generalization here based on years of observation and cultural normalities.
I enjoy laid back surprise visits sometimes and the hospitality that comes with them if you're on the receiving end.
So to the original question again, do Dominicans know that kids need extra sleep in order to develop ? perhaps it's the afternoon school classes kids? why not put them to bed early so you have more adult time to yourselves ? the preparation or routine takes 45 mins max. Is this just an employment issue? parents dont have a job receive money from someone and have zero routine?