Published: 2021-10-26
We children don't like to share things with our siblings all the time! Sharing a room, sharing food, sharing toys, sharing a table, etc. I personally have to share a room with my younger sister. I have OCD so when my sister messes up my things or moves something from where I put it, it really bothers me. I like everything to be in its place, and she doesn't seem to care about that at all.
My parents always tell us that sharing is caring, and that we should be grateful to have each other. But honestly, sometimes I just want my own space. I want to be able to leave my things where I put them and know they'll still be there when I come back. I want to be able to study without her music playing in the background. I want to be able to go to sleep when I want to, not when she's finally done talking on the phone.
Sharing a room means we're constantly negotiating whose turn it is to clean, who gets to choose what we watch, who has to turn off the light. It's exhausting. And don't even get me started on sharing clothes. She'll borrow my favorite shirt without asking, wear it, and then leave it crumpled on the floor. By the time I want to wear it, it's dirty and wrinkled.
I know I'm not the easiest person to share with either. I'm particular about my things, I like quiet when I'm studying, and I get annoyed easily. But that's just who I am, and I can't help it. My sister says I'm too controlling, and maybe she's right. But I think she's too messy and inconsiderate, so we're even.
My parents say that sharing teaches us important life skills compromise, communication, respect for others. I guess they're right, but I'd rather learn those skills in a different way. Maybe when I'm older and have my own place, I'll appreciate having learned to share. But for now, I'm just counting down the days until I can have my own room.