There’s a peculiar habit my children have that completely escapes me. It puzzles me even more than their refusal to wear a coat in frigid temperatures or their aversion to eating the crust of a grilled cheese sandwich. They seem to have no use for a top sheet.
I first observed this phenomenon when they transitioned to larger beds. After thoroughly washing their linens, I would meticulously arrange their beds, ensuring everything was folded and tucked in perfectly—like a scene straight out of a Martha Stewart magazine. This ritual was instilled in me by my mother, and there’s an undeniable pleasure in sinking into a freshly made bed. Additionally, it brings a semblance of order to the chaotic environment that is my kids’ rooms.
Yet, time and again, I found the top sheet carelessly bunched at the foot of their beds. Each time I ventured into their rooms, I would find myself sweating as I tried to smooth it out again. If the thought of a wrinkled sheet around my legs is unbearable to me, how can they tolerate it? Why don’t they appreciate this experience in the same way I do? It confounds me.
Moreover, how can they forgo that essential layer between their bodies and the comforter? I simply cannot comprehend this style of sleeping. Each time I delved into their beds, I unearthed hidden treasures and received the same dismissive response: they dislike the top sheet because it doesn’t stay in place. I brushed off their complaints—how could this be true? I am a staunch advocate for the top sheet. It has come to my rescue on sweltering nights when the thought of being fully covered is unbearable; I need just a light layer above me to drift off to sleep. Surely, everyone feels this way?
Apparently not. According to an article on Today, my kids aren’t alone in their top sheet aversion. A young adult, Jamie Sullivan, recently tweeted, “I don’t know a single millennial who uses a top sheet. They’re just outdated. It’s a fact.” This tweet sparked a viral debate, with people expressing both agreement and disagreement with her viewpoint. While the article highlights some valid arguments against flat sheets—such as the extra effort they require during bed-making and their tendency to bunch up—I remain firmly in the #TeamFlatSheet camp.
Although I’m not a millennial myself, that’s beside the point. The top sheet is a fantastic invention that I feel incomplete without. It spares me from the need to wash my comforter and blankets weekly. I can simply strip the sheets and pop off the pillowcases—how’s that for a life hack? If I had to wash my comforter every week, I’d be the only laundry doer in the house.
However, as my children have grown into teenagers, they’ve taken to removing their top sheets after just one night of trying to share the bed with it. This means I’m back to washing their comforters or duvets weekly. It seems I’ve effectively retired from that duty since they can manage this self-imposed hassle on their own, allowing me to focus on my own life—thanks to my love for the top sheet.
Slowly, they seem to be reconsidering their stance and might just join me on #TeamFlatSheet before we need to change the beds again. If we’re going to abandon anything, shouldn’t it be the fitted sheet? Those are genuinely frustrating. But, on second thought, I can’t imagine living without it either; the mere thought of a poorly fitted sheet or, worse, having no fitted sheet at all makes me shudder.
Call me old-fashioned, traditional, or even say I’m wasting time; I genuinely don’t mind. I appreciate all my sheets, top and bottom.
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In summary, my unwavering support for the top sheet stems from a blend of nostalgia and practicality. It’s a barrier I find essential for comfort and hygiene, and despite the changing preferences of younger generations, I will remain steadfast in my belief.
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