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Brother And Sister Room-Sharing Legal Duration Statistics

The legal duration for brother and sister room-sharing typically ranges from birth until they are around 10-12 years old.

Last Updated: May 27, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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"In some U.S. states, children of different genders over the age of 7 are advised to have separate bedrooms."

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"In Germany, there are no strict legal rules but it is commonly accepted that siblings of opposite sex over the age of 6 should not share a room."

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"The recommended room size for two children sharing is at least 70 square feet."

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"New Zealand's occupancy guidelines recommend no more than two persons per room and that opposite-sex children over the age of 8 should have separate rooms."

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"In the UK, children of different sexes over the age of 10 are generally not allowed to share a room."

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"Federal housing standards in the U.S. do not specify an exact age but suggest children of opposite sexes should not share a room once they are school age."

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"In India, there are no specific legal guidelines, but it is culturally recommended that siblings of opposite gender do not share a room after the age of 8."

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"In South Africa, housing regulations frequently suggest that opposite-sex siblings over the age of 8 should not share a room."

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that babies should sleep in the same room as parents for at least the first 6 months."

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"In France, recommendations suggest separate rooms for opposite-sex children over the age of 5."

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"In Japan, children generally share a bedroom until adolescence when more privacy is culturally encouraged."

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"Room sharing recommendations often advise two children per bedroom unless otherwise specific requirements are met."

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"In Ireland, children of different sexes over the age of 7 are recommended to have separate bedrooms."

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"Australian housing standards suggest that children of the opposite sex over the age of 5 should not share a room."

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"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recommends that opposite-sex siblings over the age of 5 have separate rooms if possible."