Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)
Sharing a room with a sibling can be difficult. They might like different things or sleep at different times. Maybe they will not share things they want to keep private. It can be very frustrating.
Talk to your brother in a calm and polite way about your worries. Together, you can make some rules for your room. Think about what you both need and make a list of important things.
For example, you could agree to be quiet after 9pm, do noisy things in another room when the other person is studying or decide on a private area for each of you.
It might be helpful to ask your parents to join the conversation so they can help.
Even though you might not like some of the things your brother does, try to be patient with him. You can do things you enjoy together and teach him what you know. If you find things you both like, you will have more to talk about and become closer friends.
This question was answered by San Hung, a registered counselling psychologist (HKPS) and secondary school counsellor.
Talk it out
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Do you have any rules for sharing a room? What rules would you make?
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What advice would you give to a friend who is sharing a room with a sibling?
