can my 2 children of opposite sexes share a bedroom? ages 10 (girl) and 8 (boy)?

Answer 1

I would say no, they both need their own space. They are too old to stay in the same room.

Answer 2

well this causes a slight problem. By social services standards yes because they are of that age where things start happening sexually ans they may feel "wierd" about sharing, but personally it totally depends on the lad and lass if they feel cool about it i dont see a prob as long as they work out some sort of deal about getting changed and what not, but if you have run out of space then legally the council have a right to house you in a basic room for each child ie you have two dependants then they should give you a 3 bedroomed house and just a bit of on the side info if you tell them you plan to have more kids they will give you a 4 bedroomed house i mean i think you should dosen't mean you need to have that child anyway im rambling sorry good luck!

Answer 3

they can I suppose but I think at those ages they need to start being if they aren't already being more modest but I think that your 10 year old girl needs her own space to express herself as well as the 8 . Your children are at the ends and beginning of so many stages in there lives..if it has to be for temporary reasons yeah but a room is suppose to be your space where will they go to have their own time? PS in the state of Maine children have to have their own rooms at age 1 with same sex siblings...no mixed sexes and not in parents room

Answer 4

Legally no. Your 10 year old daughter will soon be starting her periods and believe me she will want some privacy from her younger brother. And again they are both individuals and need their space. Once your son hits puberty he too will insist on his own space. Kids change once they become teenagers. You cant stop it. good luck sorting that out. I had the 'luck' to share a room with my sister until my brother was thrown out of the house. I was about 19 or 20. I hated sharing but was used to it.

Answer 5

I am telling you it is against the law! Two children of opposite sex can't share a room over the age of 5. I had to ask this myself once so no !
I wouldn't do it anyway because children get curious at those ages!
Always Amy

Answer 6

Once a child of one sex reaches the age of 10 you need to move them to a bedroom of their own.

If you have two bedrooms you would be asked to sleep in a dinning room or living room in order the children are seperated.

If you are in a council/private/housing association then you need to inform them, if not do the above.

Answer 7

Depends on your family and values and for how long you plan for them to share a bedroom. Make sure they share separate beds and talk to them about respecting each others privacy but in a few years (more sooner than later) you should get them their own bedrooms if possible.

Answer 8

legally im afraid not, the legal age is around seven yrs old, if they are sharing because u havent got room maybe u need to give up ur bedroom and get a sofa bed so they can have the rooms, also as ur kids are getting older they are going to want to cover up and keep private certain things, its only fair :)

Answer 9

Okay, legally can vary state to state. Common sense tells you that kids need their space. It also tells you that some families have lived in one-room houses and they have turned out fine. Sometimes economics means making sacrifices. So talk to your kids. If you cannot afford a larger home, maybe you can separate the room with a screen or hang a curtain. As long as you have good communication and you teach your kids to respect eachother they should be fine.

Answer 10

Yes. My sister has 2 boys and 2 girls (all around the same age) and they had to share for 3 years b4 she got a bigger place.

I had friends in highschool who shared a room he was 14 she was 16. They made it work. She had her hour of privacy and he had his. You will know if it a problem.

Answer 11

A 10 year old and a 8 year old has no business sharing a room. In three years your daughter is going to be a teenager and she is getting close to starting her period. Put them in seperate rooms.