What is the law regarding children of the opposite sex sharing the same bedroom?

Answer 1

There are not laws that pertain to such.

It is assumed that the parent(s) or adult caregiver(s) will take whatever steps necessary to preserve the safety and privacy of all minor children in their care.

ANOTHER ANSWER

You should not be so concerned about the law; you should concern yourself with what is APPROPRIATE. Consider the age of the children, the maturity level, the supervision, functaional level, (versus the DISFUNCTIONAL level), and a whole host of other issues. If it feels appropriate, and there are no problems concerning the sharing of a bedroom, then it should not be a problem. As the first answer brings up, it is the adults responsibility to ensure the safety and well being of children in their care. If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Err on the side of safety and use your best judgment. If you're not sure, ask other parents you know how THEY handle sharing a room. HOPE THIS~HELPS. <<>>

FROM HOLLYI am currently living in a 1 bed 2nd floor flat with a baby girl on the way in march and an 8 year old stepson who stays 3 days a week. The council do not deem it necessary to give the children separate bedrooms and so have offered 2 bed properties. the only exception to this is if I am willing to move to one of the 3 roughest areas in the city. if i do so i will be offered a 3rd bedroom.

Now, the person who answered above mentioned the safety and well being of our children but when you have to choose between putting 2 opposite sex children in 1 room or moving to an area that would potentially be putting them at other risks, for the sake of another room, which option do we choose.....?!