Sleeping with Mom

My six-year-old son stopped sleeping with me  few months ago. It was a difficult transition for both of us. Recently, I told him he could sleep one night with me on the weekend as a treat. We watch a movie, eat popcorn and fall asleep. His grandparents found out about this and were very upset and said it wasn't normal for a six-year-old boy to be sleeping with his mom. What do you think?

[mammo]

I agree, it's a special fun time for the two of you, no big deal.

[margypops]

they are wrong, it is perfectly normal ,he is only 6 and you say that he is only sleeping with you at weekends, you take no notice of it , he is your child it is your decision, if they bring it up again simply ignore them its none of their business. Have you a husband boyfriend they would be concerned about or is it just you and your son ?

[kyliewiththree]

i dont see it as a problem one night wont hurt i still let my 5 yr old son stay in my bed but as im pregnant with another baby im in the process of getting him in his own bed atm but i think as long as you dont have a problem with it why should anyone else his your son

[mammo]

I agree, it's a special fun time for the two of you, no big deal.

[DD1963]

Thank you. I appreciate all the comments. It's just me and my son and he did sleep with me up until several months ago. Now it's only as a "treat" but his grandparents (they play a huge role in his life) said it's not normal and not healthy, but I just don't agree.  

[margypops]

You are right , make sure they know they shouldnt speak like that in front of him,in fact it would be better to tell them you are not discussing it, then walk away if they bring it up....

[onceisenough]

i dont see anything wrong with it, i still let my four year old sleep in bed with me my husband doesnt like it very much but my son has always slept in bed with me, i say if you guys are comfortable then thats all that matters, my mom always has to put her two cents in for everything but she realizes that im going to do things my way and if i need her opinion ill ask for it

[nanna63]

I am a grandma,and my 6 yr.old grandson has spent many a weekend and then some,with me.He love sleeping in "Nanna's Patch"and before i know it,he will want to sleep in his own "patch"and i will miss that when the little guy decides he's a "big boy now".So delight in your little guy "sleeping with Mom,it's  all going to be over all too soon,but your darling son will treasure that memory for the rest of his life,even when he is old and gray,so treasure this time.That's the kind of love that money cannot buy.

[DD1963]

Thank you for all of the comments. Our "deal" is that he gets to sleep Friday nights with me. So far it's working well.

[margypops]

Loved the input from nanna63  and its great that you have a good compromise, that works ..and still have that bonding time .good luck