>I have 3 kids all below 6yo, and can't understand why people believe they have to make so many sacrifices for their kids Because different circumstances. My

>I have 3 kids all below 6yo, and can't understand why people believe they have to make so many sacrifices for their kids Because different circumstances. My first kid was an absolute angel, sleeping through the night pretty much well from the get-go. My wife and I did the same as you - kept life normal, and all was good. My second child has had massive issues sleeping, starting anywhere from 8-9pm, and lasting until 3 or 4am. We tried everything, some things that worked, some things that didn't - the main issue though, is that while you're trying stuff you're still not getting sleep, and that just - well, it destroys you. If people can keep regular lives when this happens, I take my hat off to them. Personally, I struggled hugely - and that's where the "this is a sacrifice" bit only begins. (and this is coming from someone who has it relatively easy: not being dirt-poor/having multiple jobs/being separated/a million other issues that make life that bit trickier)