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Holiday sleeping arrangements!

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user1483390742 · 12/08/2017 00:05

Family of 5 going away tomorrow for 7 nights- we have 2 chalets adajecent but not interconnecting. We have 3 DCs ( ages 15, 14 and 10) and would like to put them all in one chalet whilst DH and i have the other. He is their dad so completely normal for us to sleep together. The resort think we are splitting- one adult in each room but we don't want to! Are they old enough to be left alone? We think they are!

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EllaHen · 12/08/2017 00:06

Yes, they are imo.

TyneTeas · 12/08/2017 00:08

I can understand why you would want to, but don't think a 15 year old should be responsible for a 10 year old overnight (although I know you are right next door, it still doesn't quite seem okay)

Sorry, not what you want to hear!

maudeismyfavouritepony · 12/08/2017 00:09

They won't know will they? Do what you want Smile

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rollonthesummer · 12/08/2017 00:11

I can understand why you want to, but I wouldn't. My children are the same age as yours. I wouldn't have booked a holiday like that actually, but if I had to go-I'd be in one chalet with 1/2 and DH with the other one (or two).

notevernotnevernotnohow · 12/08/2017 00:17

How is it any different to them being in their rooms at home while you are in yours? They are probably as close to you, and they have each other.
I wouldn't think twice.

stolemyusername · 12/08/2017 00:19

Why can't you put the 10 yo in your chalet and leave the older 2 to share?

PigletWasPoohsFriend · 12/08/2017 00:22

Why can't you put the 10 yo in your chalet and leave the older 2 to share?

That's what I would do.

AndNowItIsSeven · 12/08/2017 00:24

Why did you book two chalets?

notevernotnevernotnohow · 12/08/2017 00:25

Cos they needed to? Many places are geared to 2+2.

VinIsGroot · 12/08/2017 00:26

Really ..... They will be fine ..unless they all sleep in your room at home 🤔..... Don't stress..have a great holiday!

Mrscropley · 12/08/2017 00:28

You will be in the next room not the next town!!

Akire · 12/08/2017 00:29

Sounds fine to me, they are not babies. You probable be able to hear anything with raised voices or slammimg doors so you can easily pop head around door of any problems/augments!

LockedOutOfMN · 12/08/2017 00:31

They'll be fine, OP, enjoy your holiday.

SeaToSki · 12/08/2017 00:46

IMO it depends on the children. Is the 15 yr old reliable? Will the 10 yr old listen to older sib, do they get on each other's nerves? If they are responsible I'd let them have the other chalet, after role playing a couple of situations (someone knocks on the door in the night, what do you do? One of you feels ill in the night, what do you do? Etc). If they are likely to be quite lively, I would split them up with you and DH. Also you can switch it around night to night depending upon behaviour during the day etc

Sweetnessishere · 12/08/2017 00:53

I only have 2 but they would be on their own at those ages, we have been in hotels on different floors at 13 & 15

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user1483390742 · 12/08/2017 12:21

Thanks all. I guess we will just take it one night at a time- musical beds no doubt!

We booked 2 chalets as one can only sleep 4!

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BackforGood · 12/08/2017 12:27

Agree the booking would expect an adult in each chalet, but I'd be quite happy leaving them next door to sleep.
Presumably you've had chats about fire exits / dropping to the floor in smoke etc ? I'm also presuming there is no history of nastiness between them and no sleep walking likely ?

BeyondThePage · 12/08/2017 12:38

I wouldn't - because of it not just being a room, but a chalet thing. What if things get broken/spilled?

T&C are normally quite black and white - no under 16/18 without an adult present in the room overnight - and 10 is too young to be left without an adult under any T&C.

notevernotnevernotnohow · 12/08/2017 12:42

Things can get broken or spilled just as easily with an adult there. What would the problem be with that anyway?

whiteroseredrose · 12/08/2017 13:03

We've always done Boys' room and Girls' room. Then sex when we get home!

rollonthesummer · 12/08/2017 13:09

Yes, we are a family of 5 too and don't book chalet holidays for that reason-they only ever allow 4. If we go to a travel lodge type place-we mke my parents come and borrow a child otherwise we go self catering in a house.

More choice for families with more than 2 kids is definitely called for!

BeyondThePage · 12/08/2017 13:40

things could get broken or spilled with an adult there too...yes,

but things tend to get cleaned up properly, not left, or kids get reminded that play pillow fights are not sensible when there's a glass of ribena on the bedside table etc. Or if you break a glass keep your shoes on or a million other things.

We would split one adult each chalet or the 10 year old with the adults.

notevernotnevernotnohow · 12/08/2017 13:41

15 year olds need to be told not to walk on glass? Confused

They are right next door. If something breaks, you'll here it. Or they'll come and get you. They aren't toddlers!

BeyondThePage · 12/08/2017 13:45

there's a 10 year old there, and sometimes kids have no common sense - which often coincides with being left alone.

ToesInWater · 12/08/2017 13:52

Of course that is fine - can't believe the stupid comments on here, can only assume they have toddlers!