Is it legal for a 12 year old girl to share a room with two boys?

Full question:

My 12 year old granddaughter shares a room with 2boys, ages 10 and 7. The boys belong to her dad's girlfriend. Is it legal for them to be sharing a room?

  • Category: Minors
  • Date:
  • State: Texas

Answer:

There is no law that explicitly prohibits a 12 year old girl from sharing a room with two boys aged 10 and 7. While many people believe it is illegal, there are no specific legal restrictions on this arrangement. However, common sense suggests that at certain ages, boys and girls should have separate sleeping spaces for privacy and comfort. Generally, many would agree that a 12 year old girl should not share a bedroom or bed with younger boys.

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FAQs

There is no law that specifically prohibits siblings from sharing a room, regardless of their genders or ages. However, parents and guardians should consider the comfort and privacy of the children involved. It's generally advisable to provide separate sleeping spaces as children grow older, especially when they reach puberty.