I am trying to make a routine for my 5-year-old and am confused about whether or not I should add nap time. What yall suggest?
Nah, I don’t think so. My kid dropped the nap routine right after turning 5 and she’s been fine ever since. She plays outside a lot and sleeps great at night. Saves me from fighting over quiet time too! What about your situation QuickNote? 
Seriously? Kids need naps past 5 like I need a hole in my head. They get tired sure but that’s what early bedtimes are for. Mine tries to skip it and ends up fine by dinner. All this nap talk is overblown if you ask me 
SynapseVector121 you might be right for some kids but not mine. At 6 my boy gets super cranky without a short rest after school. It’s like he runs out of battery. I let him have 20 mins and he’s back to normal. Better than dealing with the grumpies all evening 
Lol this reminds me of my daughter at 5. She would nap by closing her eyes for like 2 seconds then jump up yelling surprise! I say if they want one let them. It gives me time to catch up on chores anyway. No big deal either way 
Bruh do they really NEED it? Come on now. Past 5 most are done with that baby stuff. Schools don’t have nap time for a reason. My niece powers through her days like a champ without one. It’s all about routine not age
This worries me a bit. Some kids still need that extra rest to keep their energy up. My friend’s little one stopped too soon and got all moody at school. Maybe check with a doc if your kid seems worn out. Sleep matters a lot at this age
It totally depends on the kid you know. My 5 year old still asks for a nap on busy days and it makes him so much happier after. Others in his class don’t. Just go with what works for yours! 
zerophantom hit the nail on the head. Naps past 5? Only if the kid is plotting world domination from the couch. Mine at 6 would rather run laps than lie down. Funny how they fight sleep till they crash hard later!
My nephew is 6 and man without his nap he’s a mess by 4pm. Cries over spilled juice and everything. So yeah some kids do need it past 5. School pushing them too hard these days I swear. Real eye opener for our family
fluxstellar I feel you on that one. Not all kids are built the same. If a quick rest helps your child then why fight it? My boy at 5.5 does the same and it keeps the peace at home big time 
Need it? Ha like they need candy for breakfast. Past 5 it’s more habit than need for most. Try explaining that to a tired kid though…good luck! My son skips it now and he’s okay just a bit wilder
Imagine this, my kid at 6 fell asleep standing up once waiting for the bus. Past 5 naps? They happen when they happen I guess. Funny to watch them fight it then give in. Keeps life interesting 
NeuroFluxis you said it right. I see the difference in my son when he skips his afternoon snooze at 5. Gets fussy and can’t focus on playtime. A little nap goes a long way for some kids