Redditor Gets Fight With Parents Because They Won't Allow Him And Siter To Have Separate Bedrooms, While They Have Two Rooms They Barely Use
The house has four rooms but she has to share one with her sister.
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When it comes to where your children sleep, it's important to consider their need for a separate bedroom. As children grow and develop, they start to value their privacy more and more, and they may not want to share a room with a sibling anymore, or they may want a space where they can have their things and do their own thing.
Having a separate bedroom allows children to have a space that is solely their own, where they can retreat when they need some alone time or a place to call their own. Having a separate bedroom also allows children to develop a sense of autonomy and independence.
It allows them to make decisions about how they want to decorate and organize their space, which can help them learn responsibility and problem-solving skills. Additionally, it can also help them to develop a sense of ownership and pride in their space, which can have a positive impact on their self-esteem and confidence.
OP and her twin sister Kate have been sharing a room for their entire lives, and as they've gotten older, it's become increasingly clear that they have very different needs when it comes to their living space. OP is outgoing and likes to have friends over, while Kate is an introvert who likes order and quiet.
They've been asking for their rooms since they were 9, but their parents have always refused, citing a lack of space. The situation came to a head during quarantine when the sisters were stuck in close quarters for an extended period which caused them to fight constantly, and Kate eventually moved her things into the guest room, causing a rift with their parents.
OP's aunt and grandma visited them and told them they were being ungrateful for everything they had and that they were disappointed in them. OP decided to share her story on Reddit in an attempt to figure out if she was asking for too much in this situation.
Scroll down to read the full story, along with the comments left by the wise people of Reddit who shared their opinion on this matter.
OP is a 14-year-old girl who shares a bedroom with her twin sister Kate, in a house with 4 bedrooms
u/throwawayIWANTAROOMOP and her sister have different needs and since OP is a lot more outgoing than her sister
u/throwawayIWANTAROOMIt was especially tough during quarantine and it's caused a lot of issue between the sisters
u/throwawayIWANTAROOMAfter an incident with some stuff falling off shelves, the sisters yet again asked for separate bedrooms
u/throwawayIWANTAROOMThe sisters got into a big argument with their parents
u/throwawayIWANTAROOMOP's aunt and grandma were disappointed in them
u/throwawayIWANTAROOMThe sister's comment is hilarious
u/monsteramoonsThey both need space
u/Aggravating_Art_4809It sure is weird
u/Ok-Abbreviations4510A compromise for all
u/illuminaliceIt's not a clear-cut situation, but all parties involved must try to understand each other's perspective and come to a compromise that works for everyone. It's something that their parents have to consider because as kids get older, their need for a separate bedroom and more privacy increases.
The comments stood by OP in this situation, and now it's your turn to share your opinion.