Here's the situation . . .
Two grandparents, a grandson (16), and a granddaughter (14). What would you do with two hotel beds?

A - Bed 1: Grandfather and grandson. Bed 2: Grandmother and granddaughter.
B - Bed 1: Grandson and granddaughter. Bed 2: Old married couple.

What's today's thinking?

You need another hotel room...

Why not ask them what they would be most comfortable with, or pay an additional 10.00 (if at any additional charge)and get a rollaway bed.

I agree with Sharon. Put the grandparents in one bed, one kid in the other and the other kid in a rollaway. It'll be well worth the pittance you pay.

If it's for more than one night -- have the kids switch beds.

Ask for a roll-away bed - as someone said if more then one night let the kids alternate. Otherwise 2 rooms would be best. Get the kids one with two beds.

Jill's solution is perfect if you really can't afford another bed. The granddaughter may or may not be able to deal with sharing a bed with Grammy, but I guarantee you the grandson will balk at sharing with Grandpa. And the two grandchildren are way too old to share a bed. A rollaway is your solution (with kids alternating nights), or failing that, bring an air mattress.

When I was 11 and my brother was 16, we were made to share a bed if a rolloway was not available. I felt extremely uncomfortable sleeping with my older brother, but I didn't know how to tell my parents.
Ann Landers says a brother and sister should have their own bed after about age 4 or 5, and I agree 100%.

Stop - I know this was created by the same persons taking grandparents to WDW. Puleeze look up the word inane, and act accordingly. The Comptons, my a**. How funny!!! I think I had you for neighbors one time - and fortunately you moved away. Scram.

Thanks for the opinions. We'll let you know what we do when we go to NEW YORK CITY. Sorry, WDW, but we've been there.

Are the grandchildren siblings? If so what do their parents do when they take them on vacation? I guess a rollaway or air mattress sounds like the best solution. Otherwise I vote for A. I shared a bed with my brothers when we vacationed and it was no problem.

Sounds like some hanky panky coming up to me!

Two rooms for heavens sake.

Apply some common sense.

If they could afford 2 rooms,they wouldn't be asking the question.
Any more helpful suggestios?

If you are going to NYC I realize that a hotel room can cost more than $200. per night. However, I truly believe you are making a serious mistake to put the brother and sister in the same bed, especially at their age.

"Today's thinking"? A century ago, all 4 of you might have shared one bed. Now it's a hardship if you don't have 4 separate rooms!

Tell you what: tell the kids they have to earn 1/2 the money for the separate room (as it is, they'll probably be bummed out at having to share) by babysitting, lawnmowing, or computer consulting -- OR ELSE they have to share the beds with whichever grandparent snores the loudest. I'll bet they scramble.

Is this the same Marcy who wanted to
invite herself on the WDW trip with
son & DIL??? If so, I now know why they
did not invite you!

Different Marcy altogether, I promise you (have a personal dislike of WDW).

What's so objectionable about what I wrote? Or did you take me 100% seriously? Actually, I was probably being too cute, but my idea was that the teens probably would rather not have to share a bed with each other or a grandparent -- so if money is the reason the Comptons aren't springing for the extra room, the teens could pitch in a little and make it possible. Is that so outrageous?

Maybe everyone is just over-reacting. It's not like you're asking two strangers to sleep in the same bed. These kids have grown up across the hall from each other and have likely shared a bed before. I wouldn't be surprised if they often fall asleep on the same couch watching tv, so why is this so much different. I seriously doubt that this sleeping arrangement will cause permanent damage or they'll need counseling to get past the trauma of sharing a bed on vacation. Throw a couple of blankets and pillows on the floor and let them both sleep down there if they can't be adults and share a bed for a night.

HI:
What is the big deal? They are brother and sister for God's sake! They live together, sleep about 15 feet from each other, you get the picture.
Mr and Mrs Compton-why don't you discuss it with them? Between all of you you will come up with a solution. Have a great time and you'll think of something. Don't Worry!

To [email protected]: Don't be so sure of that. 30 years ago at age 11 I was abused by a brother. Good, upstanding "Country Club" family, not trash. Its my ugly secret and I pay daily.