"Our house is a good size, but the bedrooms are tiny, and since I have so many kids, most of them need to share, which means they all have twin-sized beds. My mom acts like this is practically neglect and never misses an opportunity to tell me that my big kids "need" bigger beds. It's literally just not an option if we want to fit anything else (dressers, desks) in their rooms. For what it's worth, my kids do not complain."
"For now, though, I agree with you that it's not a big deal. I am not tall, but my spouse is, and he, like most everyone else we know, grew up sleeping in a twin-sized bed. That said: You could consider getting your teen an extra-long twin bed, which is the same width but several inches longer than a standard twin."
A parent with multiple children fits them into twin-sized beds due to small bedrooms and space needs for dressers and desks. The parent reports that the older, tall children do not complain about the twin beds despite a relative's criticism. A responder notes that outgrowing beds becomes a concern only if children grow considerably taller than six feet. The responder points out many people grew up in twin beds and recommends an extra-long twin as a space-efficient option that provides several inches of additional length and more comfort. Submission and custody details are partially provided.
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