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Zelder
June 17th, 2013, 12:27 PM
I know this is really long, so thank you so much for reading and responding. I know the title sounds kinda weird, but I'd really appreciate it if I can explain my situation before you make any assumptions.

I'm a 14 year old girl and I have one twin brother, Jake. (14 also). I have three sisters, aged 4, 5, and 7.We live with both our parents in a three bed two bath house.Jake and I are really close.We're pretty much best friends.

Anyways, as it stands now, I share the master bedroom with my 3 sisters, my parents are in another bedroom, and Jake gets his bedroom all to himself.There is a main bathroom off of the hallway and an en suite connected to my current room.

My bedroom is set up so we have two bunk beds, three dressers, and a desk all crammed into it. There's also a mountain of toys and clutter. On top of that, I have to deal with 3 young kids who refuse to go to bed every single night.Sometimes they've kept me up until midnight whining and talking. I think that this lack of sleep is impacting my learning at school. Finally, the mornings are very stressful because my sisters are very private and will lock the bedroom door to change, and I can't get in there for MY clothes.

Anyway, that's why I want to move into my twin brother's room. I know that he certainly isn't whiny and will let me get all the sleep I need.Either that, or we could spend the time I would be wasting laying in bed trying to shut up our sisters working on homework together or studying. He also actually cares enough to keep his room tidy, and even after I moved my stuff in there, it'd still be a lot more spacious then my current room.

I know the main issue with moving into my brother's room with him would be privacy. First, I'll just say I don't get much privacy as it is with my little sisters around, so pretty much anything would be an improvement. As it stands, the only time I can relax, have time alone, and, erm, masturbate is when my sisters aren't home, which is very rare. At least my brother would understand and I'd have a room to myself when he's out doing something!

Also, I don't see privacy as too much of an problem, as me and my brother have always been pretty casual about nudity around each other. As I mentioned, we're really close. We actually see each other naked pretty often with the current arrangements. Because it's usually chaos in my current room and the adjacent bathroom, I usually use the hall bathroom to get ready. Because my brother also uses that bathroom, if we're in a hurry, sometimes we'll be their in the same time. Like I'll be in their brushing my teeth and he'll be in their showering or peeing or vice versa. If we shared a room, I'd be comfortable changing in front of him. Because our dad leaves for work early in the morning and our mom is busy with our little sisters, I don't even think they know we do this though. I really don't have any choice if I want to be on time to school.

And just so you know, my brother is not a perv; he's probably the most mature guy my age I know and I trust him.

I talked to Jake to try to convince him to support this idea. He actually told me that he feels really bad for me having to share a room with our sisters. He told me that, although he likes having a room to himself, he thought the current arrangements were totally unfair, and so he agreed that I could move into to his room.

We were thinking we could move my brother's current twin size bed into the master bedroom, and move one of the bunk beds from there into my brother's bedroom.

So at dinner, I brought this idea up to our parents. I essentially told them the same reasons why I want to change bedrooms. Then Jake told them that he was okay with it and he thought the current arrangements were unfair to me, and all of our little sisters.

Our parents listened, but they kept insisting that "you guys need your privacy" and "you're too old to share a bedroom." Then my brother, who's good at speech and debate, said "can you not see how much this is inconveniencing her? She's loosing loads of sleep. I'm totally willing to give up my space for her, but you guys won't let her take advantage of it?"

They still wouldn't budge. So then I decided to try asking them
"could we move into a bigger house?" and then my dad went off on this rant how money doesn't grow on trees and this neighborhood is expensive for bigger houses and he doesn't want to move into a different school district to buy a bigger house.

I sorta get the feeling that my parents aren't even making an attempt to help me out here. I can't deal with this any longer and I need to convince them to at least let us try it for a week or something and see how it works out.

Here's my questions:
1.) If you were my parents, would you let me move into my twin brothers room? Why or why not?
2.) What do you think would be a good strategy to convince my parents to let us do this?
3.) Should we mention to my parents that we are fine being and have been in various states of undress around each other, or would that do more harm then good?
4.) Can you think of any other reasons why our parents wouldn't want me and my brother to share a room? I want to know so I can refute them.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate any responses.

Zarakly
June 17th, 2013, 12:55 PM
Here's my questions:
1.) If you were my parents, would you let me move into my twin brothers room? Why or why not?
2.) What do you think would be a good strategy to convince my parents to let us do this?
3.) Should we mention to my parents that we are fine being and have been in various states of undress around each other, or would that do more harm then good?
4.) Can you think of any other reasons why our parents wouldn't want me and my brother to share a room? I want to know so I can refute them.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate any responses.

1. If I were a parent I probably would not let you sleep in your brother's room. I think it's because your both teenagers experiencing puberty and both of the opposite sex so they may think it is weird.
2. I think what you have said is good enough to convince them to let you in, what you even could do(it could really harm you though) would be to let your grades drop a few points, not low enough to fail, but still not high enough to stay in the room. Try to keep it around a C. This would show your parents that your sisters are hampering your ability to learn and sleep.
3. No, I don't think mentioning that would be good, they may feel it as a very bad thing and unethical. Just continue doing it, just don't get caught I guess.
4. I think the only reason is because your both in your teenagers and are full of a lot of hormones due to puberty.

KimuraWannabe116
June 17th, 2013, 03:25 PM
1. If I were a parent, I would take it under consideration. I would look at the pros and cons. A pro that would automatically come to my head would be that your sleep would improve and that your academic scores would most likely be better. A con that I would think is what zarakly said, you and him going through puberty and being the opposite sex would rather be okward being in the same room. Of course over time I would think more pros and cons and I would compare them.

2. Honestly, I think what your brother said was pretty much the best convincing statement I have heard in a while, So you could tell your brother to mention it again, if it is alright with him.

3. I think that would do more harm then good, and here's why. They could have not been thinking of you two being naked at the same time, and if you bring it up that would most likely give them more of a reason not to let you switch rooms. And if your parents knew that you have seen each other naked that would also give them another reason not to have you guys in the same room.

4. Not that I know of. I think they main conceren is privacy as you have mentioned in your story. So I dont think they would think of anything else. at least not yet.


I hope this helped out, and best lucks to you I hope it turns out alright.

GigglyAbby
June 17th, 2013, 03:45 PM
1.) If you were my parents, would you let me move into my twin brothers room? Why or why not? Absolutely not -- 14 year olds of different genders typically will not share a room together because it's NOT healthy or acceptable in society.
2.) What do you think would be a good strategy to convince my parents to let us do this? Sorry it won't happen.
3.) Should we mention to my parents that we are fine being and have been in various states of undress around each other, or would that do more harm then good? I know you 2 are close are respect one another. There's a slim chance you may become intimate with one another since you're that close. You may resent one another being in the same room or you may feel a lack of privacy.
4.) Can you think of any other reasons why our parents wouldn't want me and my brother to share a room? I want to know so I can refute them. It's not acceptable or common in society. Truthfully -- your parents seem pretty immature and irresponsible because no parent should put a 14 year old in the same room with someone 5 -- 9 - or 10 years younger than them. You need privacy because your mindset is way different than your sisters and keeping the room the way it is will create more problems than there should be. You do need your own room or space and while money doesn't grow on trees -- your parents need to get a reality check NOW.

DerBear
June 17th, 2013, 04:41 PM
I guess the main problem here is that you're female and he is male. I mean I like the fact that both you and him are equally comfortable around each other and that's obviously a good thing.

I think all that you can do is ask really and hope for the best and at least discuss it with your brother first and come to agreements and then ask your parents and explain that you'd both be okay with this. Other than that you can't really do much if they say no.

Zelder
June 17th, 2013, 05:18 PM
1. If I were a parent I probably would not let you sleep in your brother's room. I think it's because your both teenagers experiencing puberty and both of the opposite sex so they may think it is weird.
2. I think what you have said is good enough to convince them to let you in, what you even could do(it could really harm you though) would be to let your grades drop a few points, not low enough to fail, but still not high enough to stay in the room. Try to keep it around a C. This would show your parents that your sisters are hampering your ability to learn and sleep.
3. No, I don't think mentioning that would be good, they may feel it as a very bad thing and unethical. Just continue doing it, just don't get caught I guess.
4. I think the only reason is because your both in your teenagers and are full of a lot of hormones due to puberty.

Thanks for the idea about letting my grades slip a little...not sure if I'd want to do it though. But I guess I'd have the entire summer to think about it.

I know sharing a room with my brother is kinda weird, but it's also kind weird to be sharing a room with THREE little girls. Anyhow, thanks.

1. If I were a parent, I would take it under consideration. I would look at the pros and cons. A pro that would automatically come to my head would be that your sleep would improve and that your academic scores would most likely be better. A con that I would think is what zarakly said, you and him going through puberty and being the opposite sex would rather be okward being in the same room. Of course over time I would think more pros and cons and I would compare them.

2. Honestly, I think what your brother said was pretty much the best convincing statement I have heard in a while, So you could tell your brother to mention it again, if it is alright with him.

3. I think that would do more harm then good, and here's why. They could have not been thinking of you two being naked at the same time, and if you bring it up that would most likely give them more of a reason not to let you switch rooms. And if your parents knew that you have seen each other naked that would also give them another reason not to have you guys in the same room.

4. Not that I know of. I think they main conceren is privacy as you have mentioned in your story. So I dont think they would think of anything else. at least not yet.


I hope this helped out, and best lucks to you I hope it turns out alright.


Thanks for the advice, Nick. I'm gonna talk to my brother about this today; I'll tell him to repeat his point. And yeah, I didn't think about mentioning how we were pretty comfortable seeing each other naked might give them more reasons not to let us do this. I won't mention that!

1.) If you were my parents, would you let me move into my twin brothers room? Why or why not? Absolutely not -- 14 year olds of different genders typically will not share a room together because it's NOT healthy or acceptable in society.
2.) What do you think would be a good strategy to convince my parents to let us do this? Sorry it won't happen.
3.) Should we mention to my parents that we are fine being and have been in various states of undress around each other, or would that do more harm then good? I know you 2 are close are respect one another. There's a slim chance you may become intimate with one another since you're that close. You may resent one another being in the same room or you may feel a lack of privacy.
4.) Can you think of any other reasons why our parents wouldn't want me and my brother to share a room? I want to know so I can refute them. It's not acceptable or common in society. Truthfully -- your parents seem pretty immature and irresponsible because no parent should put a 14 year old in the same room with someone 5 -- 9 - or 10 years younger than them. You need privacy because your mindset is way different than your sisters and keeping the room the way it is will create more problems than there should be. You do need your own room or space and while money doesn't grow on trees -- your parents need to get a reality check NOW.


I respect your opinion, but I have absolutely no desire whatsoever to have "that" kind of relationship with my brother. Eww, just no.

The problem is that my house just doesn't have space for another bedroom. It's not very big; really more of a larger apartment; and we don't have a basement.
I agree my parents are being kind of unwilling to find a solution here; but at the same time I enjoy the vacations we go on and things we can buy with a smaller house. I do think, though, being in a certain neighborhood is no reason to pay twice what you would for a house otherwise.

Please no double posting. -Grumpy

Camazotz
June 17th, 2013, 10:11 PM
1.) If you were my parents, would you let me move into my twin brothers room? Why or why not?

Personally, I think I would. If you're really dealing with a lot of stress being cramped in a little room, you definitely need an alternative. From what you've described, this would probably be the best solution although I think there may be a couple others.

1. Keep your clothes in the room with your sisters, but just sleep on a comfy couch in the living room. Most people (perhaps your parents) would think this is weird, but if it's the only way to sleep comfortably, it's worth a shot.

2. Ask your parents if they'd be willing to sleep in separate bedrooms until you two move out; your dad with your brother and your mom with you. That'll solve "privacy" issues, and it'll be more comfortable. This method is definitely unorthodox and I don't think many people would be willing to move in with their kids, but if it'll benefit all of you, it's worth it.

2.) What do you think would be a good strategy to convince my parents to let us do this?

Give them time to think about your argument now that you've brought it up. After a week or two, if it's still bad, bring it up again with some alternative ideas too.

3.) Should we mention to my parents that we are fine being and have been in various states of undress around each other, or would that do more harm then good?

No. Do not talk about this. This would only reaffirm their uncomfortability with you two living together.

4.) Can you think of any other reasons why our parents wouldn't want me and my brother to share a room? I want to know so I can refute them.

1. Unorthodox/taboo- It's almost unheard of for teenager siblings to share a room.
2. Ease- It's easier for them to just ignore your problem than think of creative solutions (although you might not want to bring this up unless you offer to do all the moving).
3. Privacy- They're probably concerned that each of you won't want to live with each other within the first few weeks of moving in together.

Chelsea716
June 18th, 2013, 03:39 PM
1. I am all for it. It's not like having a BF or GF sleeping over. Your brother and sister. Nothing more.
(computer is running out of power, can't continue)

dontfiguremeout
June 18th, 2013, 04:24 PM
I don't think you'll ever manage to get your parents to say yes. I wouldn't either if I was a parent. I know it's tough, but you're just going to have to live with it. Or maybe ask them if you can move into another room? (if you have another room available) It's not a bad idea, the only thing that stops it is that you both are the opposite sex. Plus you guys are teenagers so you are growing up and both of you will be curious about the opposite sex and that's something your parents wouldn't want happening. Both of you exploring with each other. So that's probably the main reason why they want you guys not in the same room, because exploring can lead to a lot of things. Plus I think both genders need their own privacy when they need to "pleasure" themselves. So I think that's also another big issue too, and that you two are opposite sex.
That's my view on it, and probably what your parents are thinking and it's probably not going to change. Maybe you can figure out different rooming arrangements..

Sharona
June 21st, 2013, 03:23 AM
That's so harsh!
You totally should share - maybe suggest a privacy screen for changing if they don't know you don't care about nudity etc
Otherwise what I would say is - JUST DO IT!

Either share the bed or one of you sleep on the floor/spare/camping mattress and intentionally thank your brother for letting you sleep there the next morning at breakfast if your parents didn't notice you were in there
Just say you really feel you'll be able to do well in class/ a test etc that day now
If you do it and let them see the results that you are brighter and happier (and not pregnant if that is their real fear?) they can't logically complain
If they do complain just pay it down and say you were exhausted, the sisters wouldn't shut up and you were really stressed about school!

PS your brother sounds totally awesome! Looks pretty dreamy too lol, you are both severely cute!

PPS - I know it's a whole different thing to seeing eachother nude but would you have a problem masturbating in the same room together?
Just in the dark/under covers or other asleep or where you could see eachother?

NzForever
June 21st, 2013, 03:50 AM
To be honest with you, that is very weird. I don't know many people that will get changed in front of their brother, who is the same age/sex that is weird. Like seeing each other naked at that age, seriously. It seems like you guys will be taken it to the next level after that.

1.) If you were my parents, would you let me move into my twin brothers room? Why or why not?
No, because you need your own privacy.
2.) What do you think would be a good strategy to convince my parents to let us do this?
Nothing
3.) Should we mention to my parents that we are fine being and have been in various states of undress around each other, or would that do more harm then good?
They would not like to hear that, no parent wants to hear they get naked in front of their brother
4.) Can you think of any other reasons why our parents wouldn't want me and my brother to share a room? I want to know so I can refute them.
Its weird

Sharona
June 21st, 2013, 04:22 AM
[QUOTE=Jaydogg;2351872]To be honest with you, that is very weird. I don't know many people that will get changed in front of their brother, who is the same age/sex that is weird. Like seeing each other naked at that age, seriously. It seems like you guys will be taken it to the next level after that.

QUOTE]

This isn't a normal brother/sister situation - they are twins and in many cases like this clearly is they are literally '2 peas in a pod' and share a special bond
Nothing weird/unnatural about seeing eachother nude, in western cultures its certainly not the normal thing any more but not all that long ago it was
Sharing baths, swimming nude etc was just normal - they don't offend eachother so no one else should be by them
They sound very mature

Sharona
June 22nd, 2013, 06:09 AM
Budump

SkootuGurl
June 22nd, 2013, 09:32 AM
To be honest with you, that is very weird. I don't know many people that will get changed in front of their brother, who is the same age/sex that is weird. Like seeing each other naked at that age, seriously. It seems like you guys will be taken it to the next level after that.


Just because people will do one thing that may seem odd to you does not mean they will do other more serious things. It's the same BS argument that parents/teachers use about if you smoke pot then you're gonna end up being a crack whore or a meth addict.

I know plenty of people, myself included, that feel perfectly natural being naked around siblings, but who have no interes in having sex with them.

KimuraWannabe116
June 22nd, 2013, 01:03 PM
I was just wondering if everything turned out alright. Hope it did!

Zelder
June 22nd, 2013, 01:23 PM
I was just wondering if everything turned out alright. Hope it did!

Unfortunately, my parents still won't budge; It's so irritating and irrational! I'm considering just bringing my blankets into his room one night and sleep in there and see if they notice. I'm really not sure what to do. I think my only choice is to wait until school starts again, and let my grades slip a little, as somebody suggested. Thanks for all the responses!

KimuraWannabe116
June 22nd, 2013, 02:09 PM
Unfortunately, my parents still won't budge; It's so irritating and irrational! I'm considering just bringing my blankets into his room one night and sleep in there and see if they notice. I'm really not sure what to do. I think my only choice is to wait until school starts again, and let my grades slip a little, as somebody suggested. Thanks for all the responses!


Oh Im sorry to hear that, I really dont know what to say since I never had that problem, anyway I hope it gets better.

Miri
June 22nd, 2013, 02:13 PM
Hey! I found it cool how similar our setups are.

I'm 15, and I also have a twin brother. Instead of 3 younger sisters, I have 3 older brothers. I also completely understand your position on the subject.

At this age, my parents wouldn't let my twin and I share a room, even though we are super close as well, and we are comfortable in states of undress around each other as well. The reason for this is that we are teenagers, and society doesn't really accept two teenage siblings of different genders sleeping in the same room.

1. If you really feel that it is affecting your schoolwork, instead of letting your grades drop, you could threaten to sleep on the couch, or on the floor. If they still won't let you in, then you could try complaining the next morning that your back hurts, and ask them to wright you a note to get out of gym or something because of it.

2. You could also suggest that you divide your brother's room in two with a curtain, and you would each have your side, with your beds and all your stuff. It might make them feel better to know that you guys don't have to be naked in front of each other. I know you may not see the point, but it will make your parents feel better about it.

3. At the end of one of your debates, just make it clear that you want out, without putting too much emphasis that you want in with your brother. When they say no, you could say something like "then let me sleep in your room". If they agree, they will get tired of it so quickly that they might just change their mind.

Sharona
June 22nd, 2013, 04:44 PM
Hey! I found it cool how similar our setups are.

I'm 15, and I also have a twin brother. Instead of 3 younger sisters, I have 3 older brothers. I also completely understand your position on the subject.

At this age, my parents wouldn't let my twin and I share a room, even though we are super close as well, and we are comfortable in states of undress around each other as well. The reason for this is that we are teenagers, and society doesn't really accept two teenage siblings of different genders sleeping in the same room.

1. If you really feel that it is affecting your schoolwork, instead of letting your grades drop, you could threaten to sleep on the couch, or on the floor. If they still won't let you in, then you could try complaining the next morning that your back hurts, and ask them to wright you a note to get out of gym or something because of it.

2. You could also suggest that you divide your brother's room in two with a curtain, and you would each have your side, with your beds and all your stuff. It might make them feel better to know that you guys don't have to be naked in front of each other. I know you may not see the point, but it will make your parents feel better about it.

3. At the end of one of your debates, just make it clear that you want out, without putting too much emphasis that you want in with your brother. When they say no, you could say something like "then let me sleep in your room". If they agree, they will get tired of it so quickly that they might just change their mind.

Did your parents eventually let him share with you?

It's still expected my (male) cousin and I share a room/bed when our families vacation together - world hasn't come to an end

joeyjorulz
June 22nd, 2013, 05:11 PM
I mentioned your problem to my mother. She is the oldest of 6 siblings (2 brothers & 3 sisters) and lived in a 3 bedroom house growing up. When she was graduating HS the youngest girl was entering kindergarten and other 2 twins were about 10. Apart from study location and quiet time which was in the dining room she said she had no problem because she went to bed late and they were asleep.

Sharona
June 22nd, 2013, 08:16 PM
Unfortunately, my parents still won't budge; It's so irritating and irrational! I'm considering just bringing my blankets into his room one night and sleep in there and see if they notice. I'm really not sure what to do. I think my only choice is to wait until school starts again, and let my grades slip a little, as somebody suggested. Thanks for all the responses!

I would do that, next time the girls are still carrying on when you need sleep just get in his bed for the night, if they find out - just keep doing it

silentscreamer
June 26th, 2013, 03:17 AM
Here's your answers:
1.) If you were my parents, would you let me move into my twin brothers room? Why or why not?

I personally appreciate any kinda relation whether it is with friends or siblings. But in case of your parents If they knew that you both are so close to each other, they'll not allow you to avoid any physical contact among you guys. Your parents see what you don't see.

2.) What do you think would be a good strategy to convince my parents to let us do this?

Although you'v spoiled the opportunity to convince them but here is another strategy: Start teasing your youngster with small quarrels and make everyday complaint before your parents. Pretend that you don't feel well as you have disturbed sleep and you are skipping your school. Don't let your brother to talk to your parents as that will increase the suspicion. Hope that will work out.

3.) Should we mention to my parents that we are fine being and have been in various states of undress around each other, or would that do more harm then good?

This will completely destroy everything and your parents would be vigilant about you both on every step. Never ever mention it but keep it to yourself.

4.) Can you think of any other reasons why our parents wouldn't want me and my brother to share a room? I want to know so I can refute them.

Reason I told you in answering your first question is the case. They are worried about incest, anything physical among you both.

Best Of Luck for you both...
Thank you so much! I really appreciate any responses.[/QUOTE]

BigBoy1324
June 26th, 2013, 11:16 AM
1) For me, I would have to know for sure that you two would be comfortable around each other. Especially since you guys are going through puberty and crap. But I saw you two were fine...sure.

2) Usually my mom and dad lay in bed and read before going to sleep. I would get your brother, and go talk to them when they aren't eating or otherwise busy. Just keep trying and show how much you hate your room now by getting in arguments and stuff.

3)I would elude to that fact but don't come right out. Say something like "We share the bathroom in the morning while one of us is showering!" ...something like that.

4) No, I can only think of the whole sexuality thing.

Good Luck!

Sharona
June 27th, 2013, 04:39 AM
Sexuality thing? If they want to mess around together it's no ones business

Jasperf
June 29th, 2013, 04:32 PM
1. If I were a parent I probably would not let you sleep in your brother's room. I think it's because your both teenagers experiencing puberty and both of the opposite sex so they may think it is weird.
2. I think what you have said is good enough to convince them to let you in, what you even could do(it could really harm you though) would be to let your grades drop a few points, not low enough to fail, but still not high enough to stay in the room. Try to keep it around a C. This would show your parents that your sisters are hampering your ability to learn and sleep.
3. No, I don't think mentioning that would be good, they may feel it as a very bad thing and unethical. Just continue doing it, just don't get caught I guess.
4. I think the only reason is because your both in your teenagers and are full of a lot of hormones due to puberty.

I agree, and you have to think of the boys 'boy time'. It's just considered wrong to have a male and female in the same room at your age sorry.

Sharona
June 29th, 2013, 07:15 PM
Yeah but she doesn't get to have 'girls time'
They are twins so I'm sure he wouldn't mind
More appropriate they do it in the same room than her doing it in the same room as little kids
Probably be fun

Cooper197
July 5th, 2013, 03:44 AM
When it comes down to it, I don't think there is much you can say to make them change their minds, but as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Many of the other posts here describe exactly what I would do. My younger sister that lives with us is 6 months younger than me, and is basically as close to a twin as it gets without being a twin. We're both 17 and pretty open about everything, and thats how it's always been. Our bedrooms are next to eachother and we share the same bathroom, so especially during school we're always in there at the same time while one is in the shower or whatever. We're naked around eachother quite often actually, it's no big deal, we don't care. Not like we're going to have sex or anything, that's just wrong on many levels. If we moved to a smaller house with less bedroom's I'd share with her no problem. I don't think it's weird at all.

Sharona
July 5th, 2013, 05:04 PM
When it comes down to it, I don't think there is much you can say to make them change their minds, but as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Many of the other posts here describe exactly what I would do. My younger sister that lives with us is 6 months younger than me, and is basically as close to a twin as it gets without being a twin. We're both 17 and pretty open about everything, and thats how it's always been. Our bedrooms are next to eachother and we share the same bathroom, so especially during school we're always in there at the same time while one is in the shower or whatever. We're naked around eachother quite often actually, it's no big deal, we don't care. Not like we're going to have sex or anything, that's just wrong on many levels. If we moved to a smaller house with less bedroom's I'd share with her no problem. I don't think it's weird at all.

She is your step sister?
It wouldn't be wrong if you both wanted to

Cooper197
July 6th, 2013, 01:26 AM
She is your step sister?
It wouldn't be wrong if you both wanted to

Half-sister, we have the same dad. :)
I guess it might not be, but that's for a different time and I don't want to jack the thread here. So back on topic..

OP
Any progress with your situation?

dreaminthemountains
July 6th, 2013, 10:41 PM
Here's my questions:
1.) My apartment is pretty small, so I think a really good compromise would be to get a way to divide the room, either with those japanese folding walls or a really large curtain. That would give you and your brother your own spaces while technically dividing you.
2.) I would bring it up casually. Parents don't appreciate being accused of denying you of something, and it always help if you just propose it as an idea.
3.) Shouldn't they know that? You guys are twins afterall. But I definitely think it depends on the parents. Mine wouldn't care, but I think that's up to your judgement. I wouldn't think it matters anyway. Just change in the bathroom.
4.) They might bring up your grades, especially if they're still good. But you could mention how school is getting more difficult and risking a drop is too dangerous.

Sharona
July 7th, 2013, 05:45 AM
But the whole twins cuddled up in bed at night like back in the womb together is do much cuter

BenjiCleland
July 10th, 2013, 04:05 PM
You guys are the opposite gender so it might not be acward for you or him but your parents preboaly still won't let you

booboo22
July 10th, 2013, 07:24 PM
In this situation I would let you two share... I don't understand why society feels that a boy and a girl can't be in the same room without 'doing it'

I would have you two go talk to your parents separately and not at dinner. It'll help show that y'all are not pressuring each other.
Good luck!

Sharona
July 10th, 2013, 10:50 PM
I still think just do it, work hard at school and show the results

Wanderer_
July 29th, 2013, 12:50 AM
Meh, fake - good the details and there are multiple identical situations on forums online posted years apart

Pitsirikos
August 22nd, 2013, 03:45 AM
If I was your parents it would be fine with me but try to understand them as well. It's kinda weird for them to have two teenagers sleeping in the same room. They have many things in their mind. They wand to keep boys and girls separated due to puberty.
I share a room with my older sister as long as I leave because our house has two bedrooms and our parents can't afford moving to a bigger one. Being together with her helped me a lot in many different issues. As I reached puberty there were some uncomfortable moments for both of us, especially her, but as soon as we settled it everything is ok. Nothing unappropriated ever happened between us and never will. Nothing incest or sexual except of masturbating in the presence of the other which is something acceptable by us since we share a bedroom, we have reached puberty years ago and it's something normal and necessary for teens. But even if we have even masturbated many times at the same room and we have decided to sleep nude at night, we have managed to respect totally the "privacy" of each other.
So I believe that you can speak with your brother about anything. You feel ok already about nudity but you have to talk about masturbation as well or about sleep overs with friends. About sleep overs you can arrange things so if you have a female friend for a night he can sleep to the living room and if he has a male friend you can sleep with your sisters for a night. About masturbation you can see if you can accept the fact that you may catch each other sometimes or do it sometimes in your own bed even if the other one is in it's own. If you are fine with it as well, you can maybe try to talk with your parents about these fears they have and try to be totally honest. They are not stupid, they know what happens and they just want to be perfectly sure that nothing inappropriate will happen and that they can trust you. Be honest with yourselves and them and I am sure they will understand.

UKRaven32
September 5th, 2013, 01:57 PM
You could tell them you don't get any privacy anyway with your sisters in there all the time and the oy peace and quiet you get is when they aren't home, and I suppose if you keep nagging them to move rooms then they might just do it if you present a good enough argument :) hope it works out for you!