When roommates don't get along When your child starts college,
they may know their roommate because they went to high school
together and requested each other, or their roommate might just
be a new face in the crowd. In either case, soon they will know
more about each other than they ever thought, such as who snores
or likes to wake up to loud music. Some of these roommate pairs
will become fast friends. Others might even find a way to share
the room, but keep to themselves.Unfortunately, the other
possibility is that they just can't get along. In that last
situation, there can be many reasons that contribute to their
demise as roommates. For example:Too many guests or overnight
visitors. Using each other's things without asking. One likes
quiet to study.The other likes to have the radio on. Different
expectations of what a roommate will be. The list could go on
and on. As a parent, it's hard not to step in, particularly if
you see your child's roommate as the cause of all of the
problems. However, remember a