Problem
In some cultures, it is common to have children sleep in the room or bed as their parents. These practices can arise out of necessity, such as a lack of space, or out of cultural values. Do you know anyone who had a "family bed"? What were their reasons for having a "family bed"? How did your parents deal with bedtime? Were you expected to be self-sufficient and stay in your own room, or were they open to "bed hopping"? Do sleep practices affect family relationships and the emotional development of children? If so, how do these practices affect family relationships and emotional development of children?