There’s a peculiar habit my kids have that I just can’t wrap my head around. It confounds me even more than their aversion to wearing coats when it’s freezing outside or their refusal to eat the crust of a grilled cheese sandwich. They don’t use a top sheet.
I first became aware of this oddity when they transitioned to big beds. Each time I washed their sheets, I meticulously made their beds, tucking and folding until they looked like they were featured in a magazine. This ritual is something I inherited from my mom, and there’s a certain joy in sinking into freshly made bedding.
Not to mention, it gives me a sense of control in the chaos that is my kids’ bedrooms. Yet, time and again, I would find the top sheet crumpled at the foot of the bed. I’d then find myself sweating as I tried to straighten it out. If the thought of tangled sheets at night drives me crazy, how can they tolerate it? What’s going on here?
Moreover, how can they forgo that protective layer between themselves and their comforter? Each time I rummaged through their beds, I stumbled upon forgotten treasures. My kids would insist they simply don’t like the top sheet because it never stays put. I dismissed their claims—how can that be?
As a top sheet enthusiast, I find it to be an essential part of my sleep routine. When summer nights are too warm for heavy bedding, I still need a little something on top to feel secure. Isn’t that universal? Apparently not.
An article on Today revealed that my kids aren’t alone in their disdain for top sheets. A young woman named Sarah Linton, 22, sparked a discussion on Twitter, stating, “I don’t know a single millennial who uses one. Top sheets are outdated. That’s just the truth.” This tweet resonated with many, leading to a lively debate on the relevance of flat sheets. While some arguments suggest that top sheets complicate bed-making and tend to bunch up, I stand firmly with Team #Flatsheet.
I may not be a millennial, but that’s beside the point. The top sheet is a genius invention that I cannot live without. It saves me from having to wash my comforter every week—just strip the sheets and change the pillowcases, and I’m done. It’s practically a life hack!
However, now that my kids are teenagers and capable of managing their responsibilities, they’ve taken to removing their top sheets after just one night of trying to use them. This means I’m back to washing their comforters weekly. I guess I’m retiring as the laundry manager since they can handle this self-imposed mess on their own while I’m busy enjoying the benefits of having a top sheet.
Slowly but surely, they’re beginning to see the light and may soon join #teamflatsheet before the next bedding change. If we’re going to ditch something, why not the fitted sheet? Those can be such a hassle. On second thought, I couldn’t live without that either. The thought of lying on a bed without a properly fitted sheet sends shivers down my spine.
Call me old-fashioned, call me traditional, or claim I’m wasting my time—I don’t care. I love my sheets, all of them.
What do you think about this crucial topic?
In summary, while many may argue against the necessity of a top sheet, I remain a firm believer in its importance for a cozy and orderly sleep environment. The debate may rage on, but my allegiance to the top sheet will not waver.
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