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Teenage boys in house at sleepover?

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firstpostbegentle · 11/09/2023 14:35

My little girl would like to have her first sleepover with a few friends. She is turning 8. She has two older brothers, 13 and 15. When discussing the sleepover with my best friend she has expressed concerns that it was inappropriate to have girls that age in the house when there are teenage boys under the roof? She can't really give me a reason why she thinks it's not wise, just a feeling. AIBU in thinking this is perfectly fine as there will be no sharing of bedrooms or space at any time? The boys will be holed up in their rooms and the girls plan to overtake the living room.

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firstpostbegentle · 11/09/2023 17:08

pizzaHeart · 11/09/2023 14:45

But you are going to be at home?
it’s ok if there are enough space . Do you have one bathroom?

Lots of space, 4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Boys don't need to see girls if they stay upstairs and girls stay downstairs.

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firstpostbegentle · 11/09/2023 17:09

NameAU1 · 11/09/2023 15:40

Suprised by the comments tbh.
I also first thought she’s worried the boys will assault her, that’s a realistic concern.

But this”” I think she thinks that it's better for them if I don't put them in the position they can be wrongly accused of anything improper.…..”””
makes her awful.
Is she usually a misogynystic?
That’s awful!

You think it's a realistic concern that a teenage boy would assault one of his sister's friends?

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ExtraOnions · 11/09/2023 17:26

Make sure the girls are covered over and dressed modestly

Keep them completely separate, with separate facilities

Always ensure there is a chaperone, so they are never alone

Then move to Saudi Arabia, you would feel right at home there

Jowak1 · 11/09/2023 19:18

It's Absolutely fine!! My 13 year old daughter has her friends over all the time to sleep while her 16 year old brother is in the house! Sounds like her mind has been affected by something in the past.

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