When?
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cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
ememdee19 said:
My son had a big bird alarm clock when he was about 3 years old. Scared the hell out of him and everyone else in the house.
It was this awful shrill Big Bird voice that screamed "Hello, Big Bird says it's time to wake up."I'd say when they are going to school. I woke up my oldest son for school...then work...and I think it made for bad habits..he still has some trouble getting up, but that's his wife's problem now.
The second son I did differently. He was responsible for getting himself up and off to school and and now to work. Only rarely does he not get up on time.
morganj614
New Member
Maybe around age 10? I can't remember back that far Make sure they set it in time to get up and make their beds 
Make sure they set it in time to get up and make their beds 
Geek
New Member
cattitude said:My son had a big bird alarm clock when he was about 3 years old. Scared the hell out of him and everyone else in the house.
I'd say when they are going to school. I woke up my oldest son for school...then work...and I think it made for bad habits..he still has some trouble getting up, but that's his wife's problem now.
ememdee19
Southern Beyotch
cattitude said:My son had a big bird alarm clock when he was about 3 years old. Scared the hell out of him and everyone else in the house.
I'd say when they are going to school. I woke up my oldest son for school...then work...and I think it made for bad habits..he still has some trouble getting up, but that's his wife's problem now.
I've been thinking about buying an alarm clock for her (she's 5). I keep thinking that maybe she's just too young right now, but you're right, starting good habits early will be beneficial for your child as he/she grows older. I think I'll skip the Big Bird clock, though!
mv_princess
mv = margaritaville
My brother had one when he was like 5, It was a train........in the morning the whole house woke up too "Chooooo Chooo........" REALLY loud!! The only person that didn't wake up. My brother.
Mom took it away shortly after, said it was pretty pointless!!
Mom took it away shortly after, said it was pretty pointless!!
qadthane
The Kilted Brewer
Seeing this thread is funny; I just got my son one. I figured it was time. He is 10, just starting 5th grade. He was fine with the idea. He wakes himself up with it and gets moving. Considering how early he will have to get up next year for middle school, I figured this year was the time to get him used to it.