What is the best age for boys to sleep in separate beds?

Many families let their children sleep in the same room after they are born, and the children will sleep between the father and the mother. In some families, the father sleeps alone, while the child sleeps in the same room with the mother. In fact, this form is the most disadvantageous for children, especially boys. They should sleep in separate beds and rooms at an appropriate time. So, at what age is it most appropriate for boys to sleep in separate beds? Of course, the separation of beds should also depend on the actual situation of the child and should not be too forced.

1. Conduct a thorough investigation before taking action

If you want your boy to sleep in a separate bed, it is best for parents to give their child a "vaccination" six months to a year in advance, and not force the child to sleep alone right away. You can intentionally or unintentionally ask your child, "Baby, do you want to sleep alone?", decorate the room with your child, place his or her favorite furniture and toys, and create an independent space for your child that he or she likes. As children grow to like their own private space, they will also emotionally consider whether they can sleep alone.

2. Give your child some time to prepare fully

When the child has his own personal space, if you ask him if he is willing to sleep alone, his answer may still be "no". In fact, this does not mean that the child is timid, he just is not mentally ready. After agreeing to sleep alone, a 5-year-old boy from my friend's family often woke up in the middle of the night. He would either run to the living room to sleep or sneak into his parents' room. He couldn't get a full night's sleep for several months. This kind of separate sleeping is actually harmful to the child's health.

3. The age at which people start sleeping in separate beds varies from person to person.

From a psychological perspective, boys' mental development is 1.5 years later than girls'. Many research results also show that men's ability to withstand stress is actually lower than that of women. Therefore, for little boys, sleeping in separate beds too early may not be good for their physical and mental development. But this is not absolute. Some children have fast mental development and strong independence, and they are willing to sleep alone early on, which is certainly a good thing. But we cannot hold all children to the same standard.

4. It is best not to sleep in separate beds later than this time

However, generally speaking, children should sleep in separate beds when they go to elementary school, and at this age they gradually realize that they cannot sleep with their parents. When children have this idea, it is the best time to sleep in separate beds. Parents who still sleep with their children should also be careful not to show overly intimate or even inappropriate behavior in front of their children, so as to avoid bringing bad influence to children whose sexual awareness is just budding.