Siblings sharing a room

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Does anyone allow different sex siblings to share a room? I know culture change lets people decide who their roommate will be, but I think the change was to let gay people share a room. I have a brother and sister who want to share a room (ick). As far as I know, incest is still against the law.

Any opinions?

Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Up until a year or so ago, it was against regulations for people of different sexes to share a room. The rule was only recently changed and the new wording is very unclear.

Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.

Cover your tail...run it up your organizational chain of command and let someone make the decision.

Does anyone allow different sex siblings to share a room? I know culture change lets people decide who their roommate will be, but I think the change was to let gay people share a room. I have a brother and sister who want to share a room (ick). As far as I know, incest is still against the law.Any opinions?
I actually think a gay couple would have a much easier time getting the same room in LTC than a heterosexual couple. What possible objection could any facility raise about two gay people? They are same-sex by definition.

As for putting the "Flowers in the Attic" siblings in the same room.... I agree, that's just gross. I'm very liberal, but, no. Sorry, too gross. If there's really a sexual element to their relationship, they need to be in separate rooms.

But even elderly people have sex. Is there a law against having sex in LTC?

But even elderly people have sex. Is there a law against having sex in LTC?
Yes, if they're siblings.
Specializes in NICU.

Not sure why you think that siblings sharing a room=automatic incest happening. Do they have a history of having sex with each other?

Also, gay people are attracted to people of the same sex. So...how is this related to two people of the opposite sex sharing a room?

It's not a nurse's place to judge. Go through your policy book, ask your supervisor. But keep an open heart. I don't understand why you think two siblings who happen to be members of the opposite sex sharing a room is "ick." I think you need to ask yourself why you feel this way.

She explained that the siblings in question exchanged an explicitly non-platonic kiss.

Yes, if they're siblings.

Brandon-- you make me laugh

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Yikes!!! Why would you assume incest?! Talk about jumping to conclusions.

Does anyone allow different sex siblings to share a room? I know culture change lets people decide who their roommate will be, but I think the change was to let gay people share a room. I have a brother and sister who want to share a room (ick). As far as I know, incest is still against the law.

Any opinions?

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

A kiss is VERY different from true incest involving intercourse.

She explained that the siblings in question exchanged an explicitly non-platonic kiss.
A kiss is VERY different from true incest involving intercourse.
I will agree that a kiss between a brother and a sister does not necessarily = incest. BUT the OP made it clear this wasn't that type of kiss. We all know where the line is, French kissing, open mouth, what ever. That kind of kiss between siblings is incestuous and inappropriate. I trust that she (the OP) can tell the difference.
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