How can I get along better at home on breaks?

Question

I go to college about 12 hours driving-time from home, and have several breaks over the course of the school year. While I'm away at school, my parents use my room as a guest room, and my 3 younger siblings use it as a form of entertainment. Every time I come home, several of my things have been gone through and/or taken and/or ruined, such as clothing, CDs, DVDs, etc. I have discussed this matter with my parents several times, and they have discussed it with my siblings many times as well. How can I find a way to either keep my siblings out of my room, or teach them to respect my things and my privacy? Thanks!

Answer 1

Move out.



That'll show them...

Answer 2

If your parents can't control your siblings you have a different problem. If it's your room they should have learned to respect that long before you left for college. As for your CDs and DVDs I suggest you get a case that locks to keep them in or take them with you.

Answer 3

I'm in a similar situation, except the talks worked for me. If it is made clear that siblings are financially responsible for what is destroyed, that might help. Otherwise I would recommend a lock which your parents have the key to, so it can be a guest room if needed and otherwise will be off limits.

Answer 4

You can't teach your siblings to respect your things or your privacy. That's your parents job. Since they seem to be falling down on the job, I'd suggest a good sturdy lock on your closet door. I'd put anything that I want to have when I get home in it and lock it up safe and sound.

Answer 5

Buy a huge metal,decorative cabinet which you can lock and keep everything there.They will have no choice but to learn,including your parents.

Answer 6

Do the same thing to their stuff! That should teach them!

Answer 7

You don't live there anymore and it's no longer your room!