Rest time for a 9 year old?

Question

Okay, I babysit 4 of my brothers and sisters age (9, 6, 4, and 2)Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-3:00 while my mom works. The babys (2 month old twins) go stay with my grandma or aunt.

My sisters (9 and 6) get "Summer Math Packet" and a reading log from school for over the summer. My mom decided that should would make my 4 year old brother a "Summer Math Packet" and reading log. We offically made the time when we do this work 12:15-12:45. because my 2 year old brother takes a nap at 12:00.

After we do our learning for the day, I have everyone go lay in there beds until 1. Usually when I go in there to get them up, they are sleeping. My question is, should I continue to have them do this? I discovered it caused less fights and time-outs. And as far as going to bed at regular time, so far so good.

Answer 1

a 9 yr old should not be having a day nap. it will interfere with his night sleep

Answer 2

yes. They need their rest time anyways. No matter how old

Answer 3

if it isn't interfering with anything else...than stick with it

Answer 4

I wouldn't make a 9 yr old nap but there is nothing wrong with doing quiet activities while the others sleep.  He could read, watch t.v./movie quietly, use the computer, do a puzzle, build a model or anything else that he likes to do.