Am I wrong?

[paulhollywoodshairgel]

I have 2 dc. LB 7 LG 10. Occasionally they ask if they can go to sleep together. I think this is really sweet. They are very close and open about how much the love each other which I think is lovely (more than likely won't last as they get older)

I mentioned this in passing to a family member. They went all strange and said by letting them sleep in the same bed I'm going to make them grow up weird and how she thought it was weird and made her cringe. I got a bit huffy and suggested perhaps she's the one that's weird for thinking that way? They are children fgs. It's not like I'd allow it when they're older and I highly doubt they'll want too. I think at the moment they are close and why shouldn't I encourage that??

It's niggled me! Am I bu???

I am truly sorry for those that have experienced sibling abuse but that doesn’t make it odd or weird or not be allowed for those siblings where it isn’t even remotely on the radar and for whom it is innocent and bonding

DD (11) likes having sleepovers with her 8 year old brother for them it is comforting. You know your own children

Your relative is strange. I have DCs same age as you, and they are sleeping in one room as a haf-term treat this week. Younger, DS, very ofter falls asleep in DD's bed on a school-night. I find it lovely and am happy with their closeness. DD already started puberty, but she doesn't mind her little brother one bit.

I've shared a bed with my brother as an adult. In fact, I've shared a bed with my brother while my husband has been on the sofa because he has stayed up late to watch something. It's no different to me sharing a bed with my best friend because it literally means nothing, it's my bloody brother!

People who are weirded out by siblings sharing a bed need to get a grip, it happened all of the time years ago, and still happens in many places throughout the world.
Yes, there may be a time during puberty when children don't want to do it, and so they won't, but if they are happy sleeping in the same room/bed then who cares?

My younger two go to sleep togther 7 and 9. (Then 7 year old kicks him out for being too warm lol). Nothing weird or sinister.

My 12 year old comes and sleeps on my bed - is he weird? Nope. Just likes my king size bed and tv.

Sibling abuse is awful. This is why programmes like nspcc is so vital from reception age in school.

I am in no way belittling those who have been through the horrors of sibling abuse. I acknowledge that this does happen and my heart goes out to any victims. Thanks for all the replies. I am happy for my 2 to continue for as long as they feel comfortable and happy to do so xx