[webhouse]

Do you allow your children to decorate their own rooms? I think children are imaginative and sometimes unpredictable. They may decorate their rooms better than you do. Moreover, it can increase their sense of belonging.

[BeesWax]

I ask their opinions on what they would like their rooms to look like but if I let them decorate it themselves their rooms wood look like a rainbow threw up on it. My oldest son said he wanted his walls painted like the ocean, fish and all and my youngest said he wants a green room and not just any green but a neon green.

[SilverVeil]

I have three girls in one room. I had them make a quilted wall hanging. It was a great project and let them express themselves and own that piece of the room. Shouldn't be any different (maybe not quilted?) for boys, you think?

[Stephanie13]

I was allowed to have input in my room when I was about 12 or 13. My mother decided to redecorate to get rid of the kiddie theme of it so she asked what I wanted. With my ideas and her guidance it turned out to be a good project.

I think kids should have a say, but most of them shouldn't be allowed to have free rein.

[craftykris]

I totally agree... I have to say that I do have to have some input though. My daughter went through a stage that she wanted 1 wall black and one neon green. I did not let her do the black wall. Too dark and gloomy for me.

[packrat]

When it comes time to paint and re-do the kids rooms, I always let them pick a theme, and have input on the paint colors. Then I give them a small budget for accessories like pillows, a comfy chair, a lamp, maybe a picture. They really have a good time with it.

[Rachel_W]

Originally Posted by BeesWax

if I let them decorate it themselves their rooms wood look like a rainbow threw up on it..

You got that right! My kids are allowed to give me some ideas on what they want, but it is my home. When they have their own they can do as they please.

[SallyA]

I don't know how she did it, but my younger sister got my parents to let her paint her bedroom walls red, not a dull red, but RED. She's 10 years younger than me, so I was in college when she did it.

I think it's fine for kids to have a say, but parents should have the final say. Sometimes kid's decor can get a little far out.

[Rampart]

Absolutely, within reason. It's their room, part of their unique personality. The time when I would step in is if something were to be overly dangerous or somehow inappropriate, but colors and style -- that's their choice.

[craftymama]

At the age my kids are, 7 and 9, I let them have some input but I wouldn't let them totally decorate their room by themselves. When I feel they are old enough and it isn't too off the wall then yes I will.