When it comes to something like that, you need to put your foot down as a responsible parent. 2:30 to be out is wayyy too late for an 8 year old.

M-43 W-40
2D - 9 and 5

Emotion, yet peace.
Ignorance, yet knowledge.
Passion, yet serenity.
Chaos, yet harmony.
Death, yet a new life.

RECONCILED AND WISER