As social values evolve, so do parenting practices. A new trend called “sleepunders” or “lateovers” is challenging the traditional notion of childhood sleepovers across the United States. In this emerging practice, parents opt to pick up their children before bedtime instead of allowing them to spend the entire night at a friend’s house. This shift raises questions about the motivations behind the change and its impact on children. Erica Komisar, a New York-based psychoanalyst and parenting expert, explains that sleepunders aren’t necessarily a sign of overprotective parenting. “They’re particularly helpful for younger kids or those who have separation anxiety or