Thoughts on Parental Privacy?

Question

What are some opinions on Parental Privacy?

I have noticed that some parents..they have maybe a 3-4-5 year old. They have normal sized houses (2-4 bedrooms) and the parents they have "Their" room. Then the kids have "Their" room. So for example if you had 1 kid. Then you had your room and the kid had 2 rooms to play in (his/her room + a spare room that had a tv and normal sized bed) for them to play on and/or watch tv.

What are thoughts behind doing something like closing the door to the parents room..when both rooms are known to be safe. If there is nothing in either room besides toys and general devices + you can hear them out in the hallway and there rooms and know what they are doing. Is there something wrong with doing that if they don't know how to open the door. Perhaps to get a break from them..or if they are acting up or acting annoying or something similiar?

Answer 1

Erm, I wouldn't say there was anything particularily wrong with it although I would wonder at your reasons if you felt like shutting them out alot!

My husband works nights so our room is often closed in the day as he sleeps, but my daughter understands thats the reason.

But she hates it if one of us is in the bathroom and closes the door, shutting her out!

I'd say its best to remain open whenever possible to provide a welcoming environment.

Answer 2

I think a parent should always keep the doors open in case of any kind of emergency.  You can always teach your child to stay put but check on them often.  Good Luck!

Answer 3

That's what monitors are for.  Close the door turn on the monitor and have your time away

Answer 4

I think sometimes it is good to get away. All depends on their age, but I think at those ages as long as you know there arent dangerous objects around for them to get hurt and they are fairly well behaved kids then I would say go for it. Take a little you time and read a chapter or two of a book you are into, or watch a 30 min show that YOU want to watch. Yes children can be stressful and there are times its best for the parent and children for the adult to be given alone time.

Answer 5

I'd say that is fine for a 3-5 year old, as long as the parents weren't constantly ignoring the child. They need a lot of attention still at that age. Also a 3 year old can knock on a door, so if he gets very lonely he can let the parents know.

Certainly nothing wrong with getting some privacy time.... might start making a brand new child in the process. ;)