Final year son is practising coding problems till 2 am, every night, before placements

apricot_river_760415 Jul 2026

Placements at his college start in August, and since the holidays ended he's been at his desk from after dinner till 2 or later. Sleeps till 11. Skips breakfast. He's an adult and it's his career, so I'm trying not to manage it. But he already looks worn out and the season hasn't even started. Did your child keep up this kind of pace through placements? Is it worth saying something, or do I just make sure there's food on the desk?

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mint_pebble_828016 Jul 2026
no placement experience here, the elder one's only in class 10. but if food on the desk is an option, do that. it's the only kind of advice i took from my parents at that age. also it's 1 am and i'm awake reading this so who am i to talk