Side by Side: Teenager's Rooms

36 "As an only child, I've never had to share my room with anyone else. It's the only place in the house I can have all to myself. It's my domain, the place where I sleep, daydream, read, do homework, entertain my friends, watch television, make decisions, beam with pride, and break down and cry."

Valerie Das, 16 years old, Carbondale, IL

• Ann Melone, 16 years old, Carbondale, IL
• Ambar Zobairi, 16 years old, Carbondale, IL

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