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p0wderangel
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 Posted - 11/12/2003 : 3:44:06 PM
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I am a new member of this community and I was wondering how you all feel about raising a child around nudism.
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FireProf
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 Posted - 11/12/2003 : 3:57:06 PM
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We believe it is a very healthy lifestyle for children. We regret having to stop raising our children in this lifestyle.
We were making great progress and then a change in our lives occurred when we moved from one home to our recent home. The process took almost a year and the children got older and felt embrassed by starting up again so we didn't push it.
Our grandchildren are so happy running around our home naked when they go swimming or getting ready to take a bath. Our daughter and son in law are very aware of our lifestyle and don't discourage the grandchildren from this short amount of time to enjoy nudity, but are quick to put them in a bathing suit or in the tub and get them into PJ's for the evening.
We love to go back and recapture what we started but can't so we just remain patient and hope that when our grown children get a little older they will mature enough to not let simple nudity embarrass them so much.
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Cheri
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Posted - 11/12/2003 : 5:03:12 PM
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Nudity to children is innate. They are taught bodyshame. Nudist children are generally more well-adjusted. They don't have to "play doctor" or sneak a peak at an "adult" magazine to find out what the other sex looks like.
They know when someone is doing something inappropriate usually as well.
There are fewer teen pregnancies among nudist children when compared with the general population.
Hugs, Cheri
Doing what I can to positively promote nudism
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msinger
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Posted - 11/12/2003 : 5:12:47 PM
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This one is tough for me. We did not get into the lifestyle until our kids were 10 and 14. At that point they didn't even want to be seen with us. I think if you start them early it can work out. Just my view of it.
We spent a lot of time on Little Beach in Maui and there were quite a few children there that appeared comfortable.
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melissastarr
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Posted - 11/12/2003 : 5:23:48 PM
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Is nudism a healthy lifestyle for children and teens? ABSOLUTELY! What better way for children to learn about accepting all people and to appreciate the beauty of the human body. Like most other people on these boards, I wish I had been raised in a nudist home. I bet if I HAD been raised nudist I wouldn't have nearly as many body issues- including shame- that I do now. If only I could transport myself back to infancty to get adopted by a nudist family.... sigh, I can always dream.
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irishred
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Posted - 11/12/2003 : 6:04:28 PM
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Melissa, I have to echo your point on being introduced to nudism earlier. I wish I had been raised a nudist. I fel as if I've missed out on much by starting later in life.
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calmnude
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Posted - 11/12/2003 : 6:08:39 PM
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can't explain how kids react to it especially the younger ones. they act as natural and innocent and mix boys and girls, no guilt, no hang ups, no baggage, and they have a great time. if you have children, bring them, they will love it.
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Spontanudity
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Posted - 11/12/2003 : 6:25:41 PM
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I'm a fence sitter on this debate, though leaning to naturist side of course. I first became a public naturist at about the age of 13. Not too unusual you may say, well I did it totally independently of my parents. In fact, while I don't hide it, my parent (singular) still doesn't know. Before this I frequently was nude at home whenever my parents weren't home. My parents weren't the conversative type and had no issue with walking around the house nude, though I doubt they would do it in public. In terms of nudity, body acceptance and sex I believe I grew up relatively stable and knowledge (this is of course open to debate ;-).
Now to my argument against. As I written before, throughout my psychology degree I competed a number of research papers on the naturism. Quite disturbingly I met a number of teenagers who have witnessed the negative side of naturism. This due mainly to the non-nudist attitudes towards nudity. I have talked to several children who have been bullied and harassed by their peers because their affilation with naturism. To the point where they were forced to leave the naturist household.
Teenage kids have it tough already trying to establish themselves in this world. Forcing them into a naturist environment can distrupt this process. I guess its get them early in life or wait until they have survived the turmoil of puberty.
Cheers,
Spontanudity
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Kimberly
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Posted - 11/16/2003 : 07:34:09 AM
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Spontanudity;
I agree with you in part. I agree that kids have a hard time being accepted by their peers. Our kids do not broadcast their nudism, and they are not nude around their friends. Our kids are well adjusted and enjoy nudity with the family and with their friends at the club. However, I see the same thing with adults. There are a lot of our friends that we are not nude around either, and there are probably a lot of people that do not know that we are nudists. I know that it is hard on the kids, but what I have told them is that not everyone is open to our life style. There is nothing wrong with what we do. We are actually better off than most people in that we have the freedom express ourselves in a clothes free environment. Other people may feel the same but are either unable or afraid too.
Kim =^.^=
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irishred
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Posted - 11/16/2003 : 08:46:06 AM
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Kim, I think you have hit the nail on the head. Nicely stated.
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Posted - 11/16/2003 : 11:39:42 PM
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Hey All,
I felt I should contribute because I think I have some first hand experience with the subject. I am 18 and am a nudist. I stared being interested in the lifestyle around the age of 14, and realized that becoming a nudist is an individual trait of a person. A trait you can't force on a child or teen. You can only introduce it to him/her and let them tell you if they like it or not. But yes, ever since I tried it myself I have loved it. I am currently in Univ. of MD College Park, and wondering if there are any events planned for the next few weeks?
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Kimberly
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Posted - 11/17/2003 : 01:34:59 AM
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neo4ever;
Its great to hear from our teen members, we value your opions. Congratulations on becoming a nudist. I hope you are able to find someone, or events at the Univ of MD where you can enjoy nudism.
Kim =^.^=
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Cinderela
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Posted - 11/17/2003 : 02:10:17 AM
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Nudists in a dorm room. Come one come all! You could make your own events.
I think every person ages 1 to 25 should be nudist. Your a lot more open and discussing things with your parents or guardians... it's much easier. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it opens the lines of communication. At least it did with me. Also there's a lot of stress associated with growing up, mainly with how you look, and nudism lets you see how normal you are. You learn not to cover up or hide things. Makes you more outgoing.
Although it's not something you should make an effort to tell people if it's just you talking. Especially if you're a teenager. Unfortunately there's a lot of people who will go the extra mile to make your life miserable, just because they might not agree with what you do with your own life.
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Bare in the Desert
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Posted - 11/17/2003 : 02:12:16 AM
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melissastarr, well put. I feel that raising a child in a nudist environment is very health if it is not forced. I am raising my 4 yr old in a home nudist enviroment. I don't force her to be nude, I let her make the choice and of course she loves to be a little nudie butt. When she is old enough and if she's still interested, I will let her decide if she would like to go to a resort or join a club.
I just wish I would have started this much earlier for myself.
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Bare in the Desert
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Posted - 11/17/2003 : 02:25:43 AM
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Cinderela,
Did you grow up in a nudist environment or is it something you found for yourself?
Dare to be Bare
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Kimberly
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Posted - 11/18/2003 : 04:35:06 AM
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Very well said Cinderela. I think nudists are easier to communicate with because they have nothing to hide.
Kim =^.^=
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