Ohmystinkinheck

I really take issue with this. Call me a fuddy-duddy if you like, but what in the world is this University inviting with this set up?

13 Responses to “One Girl - One Boy - One Dorm Room”

1. Bri

   Sharing a bathroom with someone of the opposite sex? No biggie. Sharing an apartment with someone of the opposite sex? Still fine. Sharing a tiny dorm room? Eh. Not sure that would be very easy. I’ve had guy friends that I could be that close to, and sex would have nothing to do with it, but somehow I think sharing such close quarters would be a wee bit too close for comfort.

2. Mandy

   I’m with you on this one as usual. How on earth do parents stand a chance when crap like this is around every corner for our kids? I don’t get it.

3. Will

   I’m confused as to WHY a girl would want to share a dorm with a guy. As a former dorm dweller for…well that’ not the point I can attest that guys dorms are completely disgusting! Visiting the girls dorms, I went to a christian school so we had one visiting day a month during daylight feet on the floor at ALL times, I was amazed that it smelled nice and clean and was tidy. Amazing.

4. Heather B.

   I read that article as well and found myself in agreement. Only because college roommates can be awful. I had a psychopath Freshman year and my sophomore year I had someone who did things (things that I doubt you’d find appropriate of my sharing) while I was IN THE ROOM.

   My very best friend in the world happens to be male (he’s a 43 year old, republican to be exact. I’m not sure how we’re friends) and if I would have felt so much better sharing a dorm room with him rather than the heinous b*tches I had to live with during my first two years.

   Also I did live in an apartment with a male and it was one of the easiest platonic relationships I have ever had. I think it depends on the person. I doubt people are jumping all over it without giving it some thought. Strangely enough college kids do think sometimes and are pretty good at knowing what they can and can’t handle. And then there are the one’s that don’t do so well in that department. Either way that’s what college is for; a learning experience.

5. sherry

   My reaction can be summed up in three words: Oh HELL no.

6. Liz C.

   I have five younger brothers. One of the best things about going away to college at 17 was to NOT share a bathroom with the opposite sex.

   Honestly, I think it’s just a way to break down all natural modesties. If those can be removed, then there’s very little that won’t be acceptable.

   Yes, my little cap is possible tin-foil, but it’s comfy, and my Mom gave it to me, so it’s special.

7. Christina in MO

   from the crazy lady with the questionable religous beliefs..

   When it comes time for my child to attend college, if I am the one paying the bill, then the same rules at my house apply in the dorm room.
   If I am not the one paying the bill, I would hope my child would have gleaned enough information from her home environment to not do anything that may bring question to her integrity. As I have learned in my lifetime, once assumptions are made, it is hard to change the minds of those who have made them.

8. Haley

   I’m not yet a mother, but what is wrong with it?

   One of the arguments in the article came across as “They can’t help but sleep with each other!” Well, I’m sorry, but even at that age, with hormones running rampant I did not go and jump into the bed of every male I came across. If you’ve been raised in a responsible manner you know how to handle yourself.

   Other than not having a fundamental understanding that sometimes you just need to eat the pint of ice cream, I really don’t see a problem with the opposite sex roommate so long as it is done in a responsible manner. ie, there should be an interview/investigation process before it is allowed to make sure it isn’t people shacking up for the sake of sex

9. jennyonthespot

   Yeah, like Sherry said…

10. Angie Garza

    NO THANK YOU! I guess I’m a fuddy-duddy, too.

11. KYouell

    Hi! Back after a long time, so far behind that Google Reader has given up on me & is marking stuff read even though it’s not. Thought I’d just jump in & say that as a certified tree-hugging liberal mommy this idea sounds awful! Maybe I’m just over-protective but not with my kids!

    Oh and it was kinda sad to see Kerflop in your blogroll. Sigh.

12. tera

    You know, there probably are some students out there who would be just fine with the living arrangement of boy/girl…I have had my share of boy best friends that were strictly platonic. However, the majority of college students are all raging hormones and a complete lack of common sense. Is the college going to offer free pregnancy/vd tests? Sheesh.
    I’d like to say I’m shocked but I’m really not. I am, however, confounded by the encroaching overly liberal approach to life these days. No wonder I daily wish to be a hermit on my own little island somewhere…! :)

13. Vyx

    It might be just me, and that my kids are a bit older, but I don’t see any problem with co-ed dorm rooms. If they aren’t stuck with a total stranger it will probably work better in some cases! This isn’t kids getting STUCK with a co-ed dorm room… it’s a choice. And when your kids start growing up you have to let them make some choices. Bad or good… it’s up to them. You taught them, raised them, instilled your values. Trust your teaching. That’s all you can really do, when kids grow up.
    Of course if they make bad choices… then you can either guilt them to death or blame yourself, or deny you were their parent.
    So, um, I disagree with your take on it. I do know where you are coming from, but I could go on about this for another mile of comment space.