Reprehensible? Wow, that's a strong statement. I give my kids melatonin. Do I know for sure it doesn't harm them? No. But when I take into account the fact that

Reprehensible? Wow, that's a strong statement. I give my kids melatonin. Do I know for sure it doesn't harm them? No. But when I take into account the fact that most kids eat a ton more sugar than my kids, I see other kids their ages drinking caffeinated drinks, not eating vegetables, etc, I think I am way ahead. And sleep is insanely important for brain development. My kids get a ton of exercise, they eat well, but going to bed at night has been a problem for them. They have an insane amount of energy, but when they don't sleep well it affects everything they do. Is it the easy solution? Yes. Does it work? Also yes. Do I worry about it? Absolutely, and I am open to suggestions for alternatives. Is it reprehensible? Not according to any doctor I have talked to, and maybe there are others like you up on your high horse, but none has said that to me before. But yes, let's fix all of society so I don't have to give my kids melatonin anymore. Great idea. [ADDING MORE] My kids don't have ipads or phones. We limit their screen time much more than most. My guess is you don't have kids, or else you would realize that there is no perfect way to raise them, and you stop judging others for doing so the best way they can.