https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 23:00:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201611 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 21:31:32 +0000 maddyz 2201611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I shared a room with my 3 younger siblings until I was 13 when my brother (15 months younger) and I moved to the finished basement. there are almost 8 years between my brothers so it just didn't make sense for them to share and I got along well with my just younger brother. Other people would remark on it, but it never really bothered me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201593 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 21:09:47 +0000 Umbreon 2201593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I shared a room with my brother until I was maybe 9 or 10. Basically until my other brother was old enough to sleep in a bed. I didn't mind sharing a room, although it was nice to get my own room after awhile. I think it depends on the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201580 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 20:54:50 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2201580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Until they move out, if they had to. Some families ALL sleep in the same room. You make do with what you have.</p> <p>Ideally before puberty they would switch. </p> <p>The oldest I was when sharing with my younger brother as 9 (and we had separate rooms before and after.) Our (DH &amp; my) kids (older girl by 3 years) will be sharing a room most likely just a couple of years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201570 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 20:21:38 +0000 travellingbee 2201570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My niece is 9 and desperately wants her own room (she shares with her SISTER, but still wants privacy). I'd think by 8 or 9 max... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201558 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 20:10:49 +0000 regberadaisy 2201558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>10 - based off my experience of my niece and nephew who are 2 weeks apart. But if they lived together they might want separate rooms before then! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201557 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 20:10:41 +0000 Miss Ariel 2201557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually shared a room with my brother till I left for college since we lived in a two bedroom house. Although when I started high school my mom changed it up a bit so we each had some privacy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201552 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 20:05:27 +0000 CarrieLouWho 2201552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I shared a room with my brother until I was 10 (he was 4). I think that was about the right time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201521 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 19:21:48 +0000 twodoghouse 2201521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really curious about this. I figured by the time they were 5 or 6 we'd give them their own rooms, but I guess if they really wanting to keep sharing we could go longer. They are twins so they will have only ever known sharing (everything). I just assumed at some point they will start to bicker or want their own place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201510 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 19:00:17 +0000 matador84 2201510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really surprised! Our opposite gender kids share a room and I just can't see it lasting later than 5 or 6 even though they get along fabulously, more for privacy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201501 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:51:20 +0000 mrsjyw 2201501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lil bro and I shared our room (out of necessity) until just before I was in fifth grade, so 9/10? It was the perfect time for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201500 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:49:42 +0000 plantains 2201500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think around 12 is good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201496 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:46:11 +0000 Foodnerd81 2201496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess it really depends on the kids? I think you want to separate them before puberty could possibly start? </p> <p>I shared with my older, then my younger sister, but eventually we all had to have our own rooms because we fought too much. My parents picked their battles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201492 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:41:59 +0000 ms.line 2201492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my own room growing up, but voluntarily shared a room with my little brother until I was 11-12. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201489 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:39:45 +0000 winniebee 2201489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to say 10? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201486 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:38:20 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2201486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I shared a room with my brother until I was about 9! But then I had to share with my older sister until I was 16, and share with my youngest after that- there was never any privacy ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201484 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:33:10 +0000 simplyfelicity 2201484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe 8-10? That's when my parents had my brother and I stop sharing a room. It was so much fun while it lasted but definitely had to end at some point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/latest-youd-have-opposite-gender-kids-share-a-room#post-2201483 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 18:31:05 +0000 mrbee 2201483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Was talking to a friend today, and her son and daughter share a room. But she said that arrangement can't last forever, since at some point her (older) daughter will want some privacy.</p> <p>It got me wondering what age that might be... when do you think opposite gender kids should no longer share a room? </p>