Children sharing a room

Question

I have a 12 year old son and a 7 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. We live in a 3 br house and there are not any 4 br places available. The baby is in our room but our room is really crowded. Should I put the baby in the room with one of the other kids? If so which one?

Answer 1

Put him in with your little girl. 10 years is far to big of an age gap to share a room. Your little girl won't be pleased, but since your oldest is 12, he deserves his privacy.  

Answer 2

We have four children.  We live in a 3 bedroom house, but use the 3rd bedroom as a playroom.  Right now, the oldest three share a room, and the 13-month-old is in our room.  Personally, I would keep a baby in your room, not with one of your kids.  Or you could have your two sons share.  Or the 7 and 2 year old; I don't see the different genders as a problem at those ages as long as they dress separately.

Answer 3

I'd say put him in with your daughter. A two year old still requires parents coming in and out of the bedroom often, and a twelve year old boy is beginning to need more privacy.

Answer 4

the 12 year old they r responsible but the 7 year old will also pay full attention. so it depends on the attitude. 12 year olds want more space so your daughter

Answer 5

I'm 13. We have a 7 bedroom house with 7 kids (me and my 6 siblings) and my parents. Mom and dad share a bedroom. Then the twins (one girl one and one boy) share a room. Everyone else as their own room.

I would move the room situation so the baby has his own room. You're 7 year old daughter probably would want her own room. Most boys could careless. Move both boys to one room. Then have your baby in the extra room.

Answer 6

I would sit down with both older kids and explain the situation.  It could be that one of them would like your toddler with them.  However, if neither one jumps at the opportunity, then I would  have your 2 year old move in with your daughter.  As the oldest (and quite a bit older) I think your son should have his own room, but the biggest child's bedroom should go to the 2 kids.

Be encouraged- it'll work and you and your husband need your privacy, too.

God bless you.

Answer 7

You should children of the same s*x together.  It's kind of looked down upon to do otherwise....