Kids Rooms

I would put the 2 older girls together, and the boy alone. If at some point the girls really need their own space you could think then about converting the study, but with them so close in age they should be fine together. Putting a boy and a girl together means you will have to move everyone in another year or 2 when the smallest girl gets to big to be around brother when he is changing.

yes, you are right. Do it that way.

I have 5 kids, 3 rooms for kids and we divide them this way: 10yo girl by herself, 9 and 7 yo boys together, 2yo and 6mos girls together.

The only reason the oldest is by herself is because she's a girl. We think it's good to group genders together.

HTH

I like your plan better since you won't have to switch the rooms around in a few years (by 9 or 10 will you want a boy and a girl sharing?). If the younger 2 are really close or something maybe there would be a reason but it sounds like your older 2 are pretty close. You could maybe give the oldest her own room and put the younger 2 girls together but why if the older 2 get along. Just give the older girls the bigger room or first choice of rooms or something.

I like your idea better, especially if he is the only boy. Maybe give him the smallest of the rooms because its only 1 child in there? Good Luck!

I would definitely go with your idea. There is no reason why the boy should share a room with a boy, I feel it's inappropriate plus he is the only boy and should be able to do boy stuff and the 3 year old should be able to do little girl stuff as the older 2 and can bond and confide in each other as the get to be teenagers.

I hope this helps
M.

i like your idea. two girls, older ones, together. the boy alone, and the last one alone. sounds perfect to me.
my kids are 6 and while i have two empty bedrooms they refuse to go separate. i have offered to paint, buy furniture all of it so they can each have their room and they have said no. so kids close in age wouldn't mind sharing.

I like your plan better.

Your plan sounds like the best idea. Your son definatly needs his own room, especially in a house of girls (needs a place to be a boy) and it makes more sense the older girls share a room and the little girl have her own.

Yours is much better. After the age of about 5, I would avoid putting boys and girls in the same room if I could help it. Not because of creepy stuff, but just because I feel like it's kind of inappropriate. That being said, I had a friend who's mom could only afford a two bedroom once she got divorced and my friend and her brother shared a room until she was in high school. She said it bothered her, but she knew her mom was doing the best she could, so she never complained. If the girls get along, I agree that you should let them be together!

Your plan is what will work best. Show this to your hubby. :-)

My situation was the same two girls 22 mo apart then 7 yrs later a boy then another 2 years a girl. Your plans the same as I had, and it worked out perfect. The older two had each other to confide in as teens, while the boy got to be a boy, and my youngest girl got to be alittle girl with all her dolls. Ask your husband is he willing for your son to feel that the girls come first, because he will living with all girls he will always feel alittle overwhelmed. He needs his own space where he can be a messy,gross little boy as is his right.

What do your kids say? Maybe they would suggest the same thing you are proposing, then your husband's plan would be null and void.

I totally agree with your idea. Put the 2 older girls together...they are so close in age they will have similiar ideas on things. And especially if they get along well, I think it's perfect. Being the only boy in a family of girls is tough enough so give him his own space. And the little girl will have dolls and things that the older girls won't want to play with, It's good for her to have some space to let her imagination go. And the responsibility of keeping her toys put away will be only hers, and that's age appropriate.

We have that exat situation in our house (3 girls, 1 boy ages 3-10). What we did was have 2 girls in one room, and boy-girl in another (we built a 6 ft temporary wall dividing the room in two). In the last room, we put all the toys, computer, homwork table, craft supplies, etc. Their bedrooms are now pretty much only for sleeping and changing clothes so it is easy for them to keep clean.

I have a home day care and the state requires over 6 yrs old to be separated by gender. G. W

You definately have the best plan. My favorite memories were of when I was little and shared a room with my sister who was 23 months older than me. We loved to share secrets and tell stories to each other at night. We are now in our 40's and as close as ever. Go for the two girls sharing a room - they will build a bond that will last a lifetime. Your son needs his own room- I would not put him w/ a 3 yr. old girl he is already outnumbered by girls. Good luck.

I do also prefer your idea of having the 2 older girls sharing a room (the largest of the kids rooms). I would agree with your husband if your son was younger, but at 7 and being the only boy, he may soon need his own space.
How was your organization before? Have your daughters already shared a room or will it be the first time? They may need some adjusting period if they are not used to sharing. They may feel that it's unfair that the older ones have to share a room when the "baby" has her own.
Did you get their ideas/opinions about it?Do they have some preferences?
Another, less conventional option, would be to have the 3 girls sleeping in the same room (sleeping room) and the last room as their "playing room". So your son has the smallest room and the 3 girls share the 2 remaining rooms.

I think your plan is better. I see his reasoning that the older ones having their own rooms but really, having the girls together is the best thing. You can make their room special. I have 5 children and we've had it several ways. We've had the two older ones share a room and the two younger ones also. I say your plan is better but that's just me. You should go with what your husband wants to do. Either way will work just fine! Good luck!

Although the 2 oldest are closer in age, have you considered allowing the oldest girl to have her own room, put the 2 younger sisters together, and also giving your son his own room? I think a lot would depend on the dynamics between the siblings. Your two older girls may get along great and want to share, but with the teen years fast approaching, this might be trouble down the road a bit. I would definitely give your son his own room. He will quickly be too old to share with one of his sisters. Good luck!

I have that same dilemma...I have 3 kids 14yr old boy that has his own room..and a 7yr old boy who shares a room with his 3yr old sister. We only have 3 rooms. I want to see what answers you get and maybe they will help me out.

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Could you give the youngest her own room, the boy his own, and put the 9 and 10 together since they are closest in age?