A week ago, my mom figured out how to get through my bedroom door lock: using a screwdriver. I’ve heard her on a phone call with my uncle, and he showed her the trick. Whenever I don’t respond or give in, she could just insert the screwdriver through my lock, and bam, she can come in whenever she wants to.

I’ve searched online for getting around this, and I’ve decided on:

  • Getting a lock. (or something that (b)locks the door)
    • Using a portable lock. (Addalock, any others)
    • Using a doorstop.
    • Make your own lock. (like using a fork)

But then I thought that my mom would still enter using the screwdriver. The handle’s loose, so she knows she’s able to barge in. I could be wrong, though.

My door jamb has a dent, so she has a peephole to look in and might figure out why the door wouldn’t open.

Should I be able to get a lock? If not, are there any alternatives or other solutions?

Edit: Wanted to make a quick edit. My mom shows narcissistic traits, and would barge in the room for her own entertainment. I’ve tried asking her to leave a few times, even discussing about it with her, but she isn’t seeming interested to understand or listen. I would stay as far from her in my room in order to not attract her.

  • thepreciousboar@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    No you are disgusting and should be ashamed of what you said. I hope you don’t have any children currently

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      1 year ago

      When you move out of your parents house you can have a lock on your bedroom door only you can get into. When you live in your parents house, you don’t get to turn it into a sublet and put your own lock on the door, unless your parents sublet the room to you. You can think it’s disgusting. It’s probably just your teenage hormones.

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        1 year ago

        I would like to know what made you think that I’m a teenager by my comments lol.

        Actually, I don’t want to know. Judging by your posta and comments, you seem like a sad little troll account. I won’t engage with you