I had to get a very sturdy gate so my daughter couldn't get out of her room.

When she was two she would scream her head off and wouldn't stay in her bed. I would ignore her and she would pass out on the floor near the gate. She would even equip herself with a pillow and blanket.

When she was 3, she became the master of excuses for reasons to get out of bed. I swear she would pee a little and hold the rest for later so she had an excuse to get out of bed. I started taking her favorite toys away and then eventually she learned she couldn't get away with it.

Now she is 4, and she won't go to sleep without the gate up.

KIDS!!!!