My daughter will be two when my next child a boy, will be born. Is it okay in your opinion for them to share a room for a few years?
2007-01-06 14:38:23 · 31 answers · asked by adrixia 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My niece her her brother shared one room till they were fourteen and twelve. Okay it wasn't always easy but my brother couldn't afford bigger until she was fourteen. Now they have their own rooms and prefer it. But they are very close and I wonder if that is because they spent so much time together? Anyway for young kids it's absolutely OK to have them in the same room. She might not get a great sleep when the baby is crying but if you have the boy in your room a bit long than that shouldn't be much of a problem. Good luck with your kids! Bye!
2007-01-06 14:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by mistyfan69 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It shouldn't be a problem for awhile, except that she'll probably have some thoughts about it (up until now, everything has been "hers" -- when she sees so much time being spent with the baby, she may not be so keen to share her stuff.) But if you really don't have the space, it's pretty much a non-negotiable.
Generally kids start wanting "privacy" (if you talk about privacy to her) or needing their own space when they are between the ages 5-7 -- at least for things like baths/potty/etc. This will get more pronounced because of the difference in genders, though it really depends on her socialization, and how you handle these issues.
Our son spends the night with his female cousin (and she spends the night here) at least once a month, if not more. He just turned 7 and is a year and 1/2 older than she is. They used to take baths together, etc., but since he was anbout 5 and 1/2, he would choose to do it separate. He asks for privacy to get dressed when grandparents are here, too. So, they will let you know when they want their space.
2007-01-06 14:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by kaliselenite 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the beginning because the newborn will probably cry a lot and kids don't really like that. After the newborn stops the crying then go ahead and let them share the room for a few years.
2007-01-06 14:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no problem with that. My sister and I shared a room until I was 8 and she was 3.
2007-01-06 14:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same spot right now. I am pregnant when the baby comes my son will be 3 it doesnt matter what the babby is they have to share a room thats all we got. My husband was adopted his mother adopted 36 children (some foster kids) He shared rooms with girls when he was younger and he turned out fine. I dont think you have anyhting to worry about till the kids are like8 or so.
2007-01-06 14:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by coliepollie22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 13:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by sather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion- yes. However, gender issues asside, you may not want to have a toddler in the same room as your newborn for your own sanity. The baby wakes up crying in the night- it wakes the 2 year old, you finally get the baby to sleep and the toddler wakes him because she is bored and wants to play. Other than that, they are so young that the age thing shouldn't be a problem at all.
2007-01-06 14:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by seeingidog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i shared a room with my brother untill he was 4 and i was 6. when you have a lot of kids, they have to share rooms. when they get to be about 7, the girls should be with the girls, and the boys with the boys.
2007-01-06 14:43:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think its OK- i shared a room with my brother until i was about 6 and he was 8. but the state says siblings of the opposite sex cannot share a room together, but unless you get child support or social security, no one will ever know
2007-01-06 15:24:26 · answer #9 · answered by Olivia's Mama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course.
My niece & nephew (8 & 9) are just now in separate rooms, now that their family has bought a house.
3 bedroom apartments can be hard to come across, at least here.
I don't see why it would be an issue, if they aren't changing clothes with the other in the room when they are older (meaning, much older than 3 - 3 year olds don't care)
2007-01-06 14:43:18 · answer #10 · answered by f319 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋