 Are sleepovers becoming a thing of the past? Some people are opting for things called sleep unders in which the child gets picked up before it's time for bed. A surprising middle ground because 60% of adults said they were allowed to have sleepovers as a kid. So what happened? Most parents are concerned about safety, the child's overall well-being, and a general fear of what could happen while their kids at someone else's house. But experts say they should also fear what they could miss out on. They say a sleepover is an important milestone in a kid's life. Not only does it provide children a sense of independence, but it lets them practice flexibility and exposes them to other cultures. So is a sleepover really something we should fear or something we should encourage while also teaching children how to be safe in another person's home?