In what situation should adolescents not be allowed to be in each other's rooms?

Adolescents should not be allowed to be in each other’s rooms in situations where there is a risk of infection or complications due to health conditions. All of the provided scenarios—being contagious, being immunosuppressed, and being recently post-operative—represent situations where close contact could lead to serious health risks.

In the case of contagious illnesses, allowing adolescents to be in close quarters could facilitate the spread of infections, which can be particularly concerning in communal living situations.

For an adolescent who is immunosuppressed, exposure to infections is a significant concern, as their weakened immune system may not adequately fend off pathogens that a healthy individual could easily combat.

Similarly, recently post-operative individuals are at increased risk for infections and complications as their bodies heal. Being in the same room as someone who may not be aware of maintaining proper hygiene or may have an active infection can jeopardize their recovery.

Therefore, in all these scenarios, it is crucial to enforce boundaries to protect health and well-being, making it appropriate to restrict adolescents from being in each other’s rooms to prevent potential health risks.