I live with my sister, our 8 children and husbands – we split everything 50/50
A MOTHER has hit back at trolls who criticized her for sharing a house with her sister, their eight children and husbands.
Rosalea said they converted their five-bedroom home into six and split each space 50/50, including the kitchen sink.
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Rosalea (@bakedby_lea) has over 31,000 followers on TikTok, where she gives a glimpse into her love of baking.
She went viral on the app when she revealed that her home is shared with her sister Veronica, each of their four children and their spouses.
In a recent video, she clapped back at people who said splitting the rooms didn’t make the house spacious enough for 12 people.
“It had two living rooms, but we needed an extra bedroom, so here we have to share a living room,” she said.
“For those of you who said, ‘Oh, I could never do that,’ that’s good for you, but this works for us.”
Rosalea filmed herself cleaning up her area of the house as she continued to explain the living situation.
She and Veronica don’t clean up after each other’s children and spouses.
However, the TikToker reassured viewers that everyone in the household has a good relationship with each other.
She added that there is no cause for concern when it comes to the spouses being home alone with either sister.
“Sorry you don’t have sisters or husbands to trust, but no one wants anyone else’s husband or wife here,” she said.
“Someone said it was time for one of us to move out, another said if you want to act like an adult, you have to move past the roommate part.
“Why is everyone so concerned about us living together? Like I said, it works for us and this move made sense for our families.”
Rosalea said her children do not share a bedroom with her sister’s children.
Both families have separate shower rooms next to a bathroom that everyone uses.
The kitchen is divided in two with separate cupboards, refrigerator shelves and appliances.
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Authoritative parenting
This technique will often promote independence, self-discipline and high self-esteem in children.
It is often considered the most effective technique. With this technique, parents set clear expectations, enforce rules, and show warmth and support at the same time.
Authoritarian parenting
This is the opposite of authoritative parenting, because the parent has high demands but little responsiveness.
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Uninvolved parenting
Uninvolved or neglectful parenting is characterized by low responsiveness and low demands. Parents in this category provide minimal guidance, care or attention. This often leaves children feeling neglected, which can have significant negative consequences for their emotional and social development.
Helicopter parenting
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Free-range parenting
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“We even have our own side of the sink that we use,” she said.
“So no one cleans up after anyone else unless they want to.”
She described herself and Veronica as having similar attitudes toward cleaning.
Despite their spouses getting along well, Rosalea said, “You’ll almost never” see them spending time in the living room together.
More than 437,000 people liked the video and many were impressed by the cost-effective scheme.
“With the way this economy is going, a lot more people could be doing the same thing,” one person wrote.
“Eight kids in one house… you know they’re having a blast! And when they are older, they will have so many memories of the siblings and cousins,” said another.
However, trolls were against normalizing Rosalea and Veronica’s lifestyle.
“Too many people in one house! But hey, if you like it, I love it!” one person commented.
“Splitting the sink is insane,” wrote another.
“The living room is absurd, if you share a space just share it,” chimed in a third.
“Two TVs in one room feels like it’s overstimulating,” said another.
