Here it Comes

[Unkotare]

The new school year is almost here. New shoes, haircuts, backpacks packed with supplies, bus schedules, etc. My little one is so excited. My oldest is dreading waking up early again.

 

[Donald H]

The new school year is almost here. New shoes, haircuts, backpacks packed with supplies, bus schedules, etc. My little one is so excited. My oldest is dreading waking up early again.

Your oldest is sending you a message that you need to hear. Especially if we can assume that the oldest isn't far ahead of the 'little' one.
Teachers are trained to be able to deal with this problem. Was it your intent to have a discussion?

 

[Unkotare]

Your oldest is sending you a message that you need to hear.

Yeah, the message is that he’s a teenager and they don’t like to wake up early.

 

[Unkotare]

...Especially if we can assume that the oldest isn't far ahead of the 'little' one.
...

You cannot asume that.

 

[Donald H]

You cannot asume that.

All right then, there's a larger spread in ages.

Then you will know as a teacher that there are different ways of dealing with the problem that is developing, depending on the student's age.