sharing a room

[amygaitane]

My 7 year old boy and soon to be newborn girl will have to share a room for a little while. I researched it so much and can't find a law that states they can't share. My uncle is adamant that it's against the law. Who would I ask what the law is? I live in Massachusetts

[canadiana]

It shouldn't be a problem until your son starts going through puberty (around 10 or 11). Then he'll start to need some privacy. The first couple years should be fine, though

[amygaitane]

But what's age difference in kids? Mine will be 7.5 years

[ReneeM1987]

I was looking into the same thing, i was reading that a brother and sister should share a room till about ten or eleven

[amygaitane]

Exactly! It's not like it's for long anyways. We're talking 1 maybe 2 years. And they won't be sharing a room when he's 18 and her 11! Gotta do what you gotta do I guess. Thanks ladies!!

[mege26]

I forget who even told me that. Like I said never looked into it b/c how would anyone know. When my parents got divorced we lived in a one bedroom apartment with one bed (mom sister and I) for like 4+ yrs. Granted all girls but what are you to do?

[amygaitane]

I say the same thing. There's no reason they can't share for like a year. I only have a 2 bedroom house. Will need to move or add on to have another toom

[Angjones]

I have never heard of it being against the law. I think they will be just fine until they get older. Not everyone can afford a bigger place. Don't listen to that. Stupidest thing I've heard in a long time.

[mege26]

Department of human services. I live in iowa and I hears after age 5 boys and girls need diff rooms but I never looked into it. But I would think dhs would know.