Barbies and my real mother.

[Lala Blue]

Well, I still live with my parents and I really want to play with my Barbies, but they are all in the attic, and if I suddenly take them to my room after 6 years they'll ask and keep them again, so I don't know what to do.

 

I thought about saying that I want them here if some friend of them come and I have to stay with their children, but I don't really know because some children are very messy and I don't want them to break my dolls.

What can I do? 
 

Thanks in advance. 

[babymeegan]

its probably not the best advice, but sneak them to your room and hide them, so they wouldnt know.

[Lala Blue]

its probably not the best advice, but sneak them to your room and hide them, so they wouldnt know.

Yeah, that's a problem too because we keep things in my room and they'll find out, that's why I want to make an excuse. 

[Guest Loki]

How old are you? Cuase if your over 18, you’re an adult and your parents shouldn’t be violating your personal space. Edited November 29, 2017 by TwistedColors

[PrincessClara]

You're allowed to want your things back. People go through changes all the time. Just tell them you enjoy seeing the things from your childhood and being surrounded by your memories makes you happy. They don't need any more explanation than that really. They are yours after all... 

[Lala Blue]

How old are you? Cuase if your over 18, you’re an adult and your parents shouldn’t be violating your personal space.

I'm 18 but it feels weird anyway, and they're like "even if you are 18 it doesn't change everything"

[Lala Blue]

You're allowed to want your things back. People go through changes all the time. Just tell them you enjoy seeing the things from your childhood and being surrounded by your memories makes you happy. They don't need any more explanation than that really. They are yours after all... 

Well, I think that's a good idea! I'll try it, yes!

Thanks so much 

[Guest Loki]

I just realized that many people don’t consider 18 an adult, and if you’re not paying rent then they have legal right to go into your room (despite the privacy and trust issue). If you are paying rent, tho, they are also being illegal. Once you pay rent that room becomes a separate home and as such is yours and they can’t go in without your permission.

 

Note: check local laws.

Edited November 29, 2017 by TwistedColors

[TinyMoonPrincess]

Just say you want them back because they are yours. I am 26 years old and have a crap ton of barbies haha but I also live in an apartment with my daddy. Still, my bedroom is very little themed and when family come over to visit they dont even say anything because they are just used to me liking childrens things lol

[Guest Zephy]

Unfortunately when parents have a mentality of their house their rules you can't do much about it. In worst case scenarios some even feel they are entitled to go through your personal effects and enter your room as they please. They'd consider you as a child regardless of your age whereas you'd have to follow their house rules. In such a scenario I can only give the advice of to work towards moving out when you have a stable income and feel you are ready, or perhaps finding a roommate. In the meantime you could still try convincing them or find moments where you can play with your dolls when they aren't around and just put them back after. Try making the most out of the situation you are in.