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Does it have to be: older sibling gets largest bedroom?

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CoffeeMum · 01/09/2010 07:20

Am interested to hear from anyone who has done otherwise. We have an older DS and a younger DD, they are two years apart. I'm quite keen to give DD the larger bedroom in our new house [and it is a fair bit larger], but my reasons are totally superficial and probably based on ignorant prejudice, so please put me right!

I tend to think a girl will keep a room 'nicer' than a boy, and is more likely to do bedroom-based activity, rather than dashing around [though i appreciate both will do lots of both]. The larger room is really lovely, with a beautiful original fireplace, and part of me wonders if it will more appreciated by a girl. Also, is it even remotely fair to say that girls rooms are prettier, and boys rooms get messier?

By the way, there will also be a playroom for them both to use.

I know i'm probably being so presumptious and blinkered, but is there any validity in my arguments? Thanks all.

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Blingo11 · 15/09/2026 12:05

Did u brother get jealous of u or did u argue with him much or not

Blingo11 · 15/09/2026 12:07

Deb2202 · 02/09/2010 14:12

I have an older brother there is 18 months between us. There was a swop around in our house when we were kids and I was given the biggest room because I was a girl (shock horror).

I didnt have any say in the matter but I remember a big discussion about it with Grandparents, aunts etc and the general vibe was girls when they get older have more stuff, clothes, dressing table etc.

It is a tricky decision though, its rare to get rooms all the same size someone always ends up in the box room!

Did u brother get jealous of u or did u argue with him much or not

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