This site assumes that I am the one who decides whether or not I should get out of bed, but since I had a kid three years ago I haven't had much of a say anymore...
I used to set my alarm for 7am. Now I have a cat who feels 6:50am is more appropriate and is incredibly accurate in his ability to tell me it is that time.
Be the Alpha and get a squirt bottle instead of letting a cat dictate when you can and can't sleep.
A bit harsh for that 10 minutes. I like being woke up by my cat. Most of the time.
Danger! This is a progressive condition that will continue to get worse as the cat expects breakfast earlier and earlier.
I completely recommend buying a feeder with a timer, so they don't associate you with their feeding schedule. That solved the problem for me. (But your cats might already be too conditioned to wake you up for it to help.)
I was impressed when my dog would lie down by his bowl one minute before feeding time. I think he may have been keying of the sunlight position, which is always available where I live.
Indeed. I pivoted that around a bit. I've been pulling my now teenager out of bed for the last 10 years at 5am. It's a lovely time of day for angsty 13 year olds. (:
Sorry for your kid, I hope they forgive you. Early mornings for school are a scourge on society.
Don't feel too sorry for him, he usually plays Minecraft or Kerbal Space Program for several hours before school starts.