5 year old sharing room?

Question

Me and my 5 year old son recently moved back into my parents house until we can get back on our feet. They only have 2 bed rooms so that only leaves one room for me and my son to share. It's a fairly large room so its basically split in half he has his side I have my own. Well my friend thinks that its wrong for us to be sharing. I don't understand what the problem is it's not like we share a bed. We just happen to have to sleep in the same room. She keeps telling me that I'm going to get in trouble and I need to move out except I can't right now. I don't know what to say to her. everyone keeps saying that I have to do what I have to do but her saying that kinda got to me and now I'm a little worried. Does anyone see what the big deal is? What should I say to her to make her stop basically calling me a loser. I am not a loser I lost my job I had no choice at least I am putting a roof over his head and working very hard to make enough money to have our own place hopefully soon. Please be kind. Thank you.

Answer 1

there is nothing wrong with you sharing your room with your son right now. many single moms in your situation. besides if you read parenting magazines or go to some of the parenting websites they are saying its okay to co-sleep with your child. that co-sleeping is only a problem if its a problem for you. i know you said he has his own bed but if the professionals on parenting are saying its okay to share a bed with your child than why would be sharing a room not be. your so called friend isn't being much of a friend to you by making you feel bad when your already down on your luck. i say keep doing what you can to get back on your feet and dump your so called friend for a real one.  

Answer 2

No Worries moms.  Its ok to share a room with your son.

Your friend migh be thinking about a 5 year old sharing a room with a sister at age five. That is not allowed in some states.

But a parent. That isnt a issues at this age

enjoy this time

Answer 3

i dont think their is anything wrong its better than beeing in the streets with your child then she should worry you only thought of what is best for your child his only 5 years old his not 17 or anything like that dont let her get to you she just probably doesnt understand

Answer 4

I think you are doing the best that you can, and I do not think for the short period of time sharing a room with your 5 year old son is bad. I remember when my Parents got divorced and we (my mom, brother and me) all moved in with my Grandparents and shared one room for awhile and I was 8 than, but it was for only a couple months, but I am not damaged by it and my mother certainly did not get in trouble for it. I think that sometimes in life we have tough times. Its nice that you have the parents to go to and stay with. Good Luck with the New Job and Keep your Chin up your doing good, and what is necessary for your family, and tell your friend that is non of concern, and if she continues stop talking to this so called friend.

Answer 5

your friend doesn't know what she is talking about.  ppl share rooms all the time, especially folks in your type of situation.  tell her to mind her own d**n business, and tell her that you are grateful that your parents have allowed you and your son to share their home while you prepare for something better.  don't worry about it.  you just take care of yourself and your son, you will get back on your feet soon.

God bless