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How Long Should Kids Sleep in Parents’ Beds? Here’s What Americans Think [Video]

The debate around bed-sharing has long been keeping parents up at night, often depending on the unique needs of the child and the family’s circumstances.

According to a recent poll, Americans are divided by the topic. Participants of a survey were asked: Until what age do you think it’s acceptable for children to sleep in the same bed as their parents?

This random double-opt-in survey of 1,000 general population Americans was commissioned by Newsweek between November 2 and November 6. It was conducted by market research company Talker Research, whose team members are part of the Market Research Society (MRS) and the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).

Composite image of parents sharing a bed with their child. An expert has told Newsweek that bed-sharing can strengthen the bond between a child and their parent, but also disrupt sleep patterns.Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty

The survey results show that a significant portion of …

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