... How do you stop siblings from barging in without knocking?

[TimeChaser]

x(

[Mutley]

1. Lock your door.

[TimeChaser]

3. Can't, mom gets mad when I do,

and everyone twists the door knob when it's locked, which is why the last one broke...

[Mutley]

5. Set up a boobytrap for when the door is opened.

:D

[TimeChaser]

6. ... That works

I once hooked up a door bell for my room. The novelty of pressing the button worked for a while.

[politicat]

24. It's time your mom learned to deal.

You live with privacy and the respect of peers for 9 months out of the year. As long as you don't barge into her space, she shouldn't be able to barge into yours (same for sibs.)

I've got extra door knobs (we remodeled.) Want some? They are seriously cheap, and easy to replace. If you can use a screwdriver, you can replace a knob.

[jrandom421]

2. Tasers!

Tasers have worked for me. Pepper spray is an acceptable alternative.

[MissMillie]

4. bucket of water on top of the door (slightly ajar)

:shrug:

[TimeChaser]

7. But my room will get all wet

x(

[MissMillie]

9. ask her to knock too

I'll bet she won't mind as long as the door isn't locked

I know I wouldn't mind....

[ThomCat]

8. A dart gun.

Everytime someone comes in without knocking, fire a dart.

[TimeChaser]

10. ...

:rofl:

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

12. Aisofts work to

[ThomCat]

13. That's no fun.

x(

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

11. I just put a doorstop on it, so they can't open it all the way without

taking a minute, or asking me to open it

[tjwmason]

14. I managed it just by use of eyes.

But then the wrong look from my eyes could at fifty paces.

[ZombieNixon]

15. You were doing something nawty, weren't you?

:spank:

:P

[TimeChaser]

17. ...

... not this time :blush:

[ZombieNixon]

18. Still...best to take preventative measures

;)

[JohnKleeb]

16. What is the meaning of life?

etc, etc
Ha I know exactly what you mean having two younger siblings who flat out refuse to knock.

[Gormy Cuss]

19. Move out.

If that's not an option, there's always aversion therapy. If something unpleasant is said or done every time they barge in, they'll learn. If they are very young, a positive reinforcement for remembering to knock might help (candy? playing with them?)

I had to share a room most of my growing up years so I had to put up with the other dweebs. Once I had my own room I was allowed to lock them out.

[TimeChaser]

21. I think they're too old for that

16 and 12. I go to college away from home, so I only have to deal with it for a few months out of the year.

[skygazer]

22. 16 and 12?

I was thinking little kids. Hell, they're old enough to respect your privacy. Beat 'em up - they deserve it if they've gotten that old and won't knock.

[MissB]

20. In a few years, they won't be barging in your door

unless you give them a key.

[politicat]

23. Duct Tape. n/t

[jukes]

25. slap them in the throat

it's a real attention getter, y doesn't leave marks.