Mommy & Daddy never plug the tree in until dusk. However, Scooter (#2) and Skeeter (#1) have been taught how to safely plug a cord into an outlet. Now, every time I turn around, the tree is on! They rush out and turn it on first thing in the morning. And, when I think they aren't paying attention or not in the room, I turn it off. Mysteriously, a little while later, it is on again. Just a silly battle that makes me chuckle on the inside! :)