How Old Is Too Old

[bl08791]

how old is too old to use a nightlight, even if a child/teen is scared of the dark?

[Maydup]

We have a nightlight, both grown adults, one retired but prone to falling over in the dark!

If you'd prefer them not to use it, could you move it to the hallway for reassurance?

[silliemillie]

I still use one, can't sleep in the pitch dark.

[1ozzy]

I've had a look through your previous questions bl08791 and I'm guessing this is about your younger sister. She has been through some traumatic times for anyone, let alone a kid.
There is possibly some insecurity there, I'm not qualified to make a judgement.

I know lots of people of all ages that do not like total darkness, some leave a light on in the house and their bedroom door open a bit so as not to be in total darkness.

I wouldn't be concerned about her having a dim light on whilst sleeping.
Insisting on removing the light completely could possibly create other issues.

Just continue being supportive.

[Old_Geezer]

134 ?

When they are sleeping ok throughout the night then they can be encouraged to wean themselves off one. Maybe gradually dimmer ones or ones that fade to off. Until then they do no harm and I'd suggest leaving it up to the child.