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I'm not American, and in my European country, a lot of hotels still have twin beds. I was shocked when my middle schooler had to share a bed with a classmate on a school-sponsored trip. No one had told us in advance, because apparently it's the norm here. My middle schooler was not happy either. In his room, no one wanted to share beds, so one slept on the floor, and another in two armchairs. I believe that was the case in a lot of other rooms.

I find it exceedingly strange that Americans, with their loud emphasis on personal space, something other countries don't talk about as much, find it acceptable that students (who usually aren't even that close) to share a bed. This is very different than a sleepover situation, and even during a sleepover, a lot of kids, boys in particular, don't want to share beds.

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If the students are the same sex, then what’s the big deal?  Would you also object to them sharing a tent at Boy Scout camp?

Your opinion seems surprising for a European; we usually think of you as more open minded.[/quote]

PP you replied to. I’m French. We kiss on the cheek, we go topless at the beach, so you might be pardoned for thinking anything goes in more intimate settings. But no. The bedroom, and the bed, is a very private space! Kids have their own beds at summer camp, their own sleeping bags in scout tents, their own beds during school trips. For us it wouldn’t be appropriate to have kids who are not bosom friends sharing a bed. And I am particularly surprised that otherwise “prude” Americans, who place such importance on personal space, touching, bodies, acceptance of non-heterosexual persons, would casually throw kids in the same bed. It’s not logical. It’s just financially convenient, which is not the same thing.

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