The Grinch criticizes parents for enforcing strict bedtime routines

During the podcast episode, the Grinch expresses his opinion on parents enforcing strict bedtime routines for their children. He argues that putting kids to bed too early is unfair, comparing it to prison guards and claiming that children should be allowed to develop their own sleeping habits. The Grinch suggests that forcing children to go to bed when they're not tired can lead to them lying awake and potentially developing sleep issues. However, a counterpoint is provided by a child producer on the show, who references the American Academy of Sleep Science's recommendation of nine to twelve hours of sleep for kids in that age group.