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Chapter 5: Case Study

Sharing a Room

Read the case study below.

Sherrie and Shawna share a bedroom. Although they are sisters who are close in age, they have very different personalities and interests. Sherrie is outgoing and likes to listen to loud music. Shawna is more reserved and prefers to read. Sherrie leaves clothes on the floor and seldom straightens her part of the room. Shawna likes it when everything is neatly put away. Sherrie often borrows Shawna’s belongings without asking because Shawna does not like to share. The girls often have disagreements about their bedroom.

Discuss the following question in class. You may type your responses to the question in the space provided below.

What advice would you give to Sherrie and Shawna about sharing a bedroom?

Analyze the following statements about the case study to decide which are true and which are false.

Each girl should stand up for herself and use the room as she wants to use it.
Sherrie and Shawna should respect each other’s rights.
Sherrie and Shawna should continue to cope with the present situation until one of the girls leaves for college.
Sherrie and Shawna should try to work out their differences by compromising.

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