Pulling rank isn’t something we like to do here at Casa Torres.
All members of the clan (including dogs) are encouraged utilize the home’s amenities at their leisure or need.
With that said, there are regular times in the morning when dad has been up a while, he’s been walking about doing morning chores, he’s had second cup coffee and may find himself in need to use the privy.
At those times, that parent reserves the right to commandeer the bathroom over the objection of a yawning and lumbering 6th Grader.