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melissastarr
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Posted - 01/20/2004 : 5:27:08 PM
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I, too, have learned something new. Boy would I love to live in a clothing-optional place. Maybe my goal in life should be to live at a nudist resort: THAT would be a perfect life!
My family did not allow nudity in any way, shape, or form. We all covered up completely if there was any chance of anyone seeing us. It was far safer for me to be dressed than undressed. However, if I were to have children (which could be happening in the next few months... my sister wants me to take her 4 year old son and raise him), I would DEFINITELY raise them nudist! There is no other way to raise a child, in my opinion, which teaches them self-respect, self-acceptance, and positive body image.
Melissa
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Bartman
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 Posted - 01/20/2004 : 5:49:01 PM
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Originally posted by melissastarr
my sister wants me to take her 4 year old son and raise him), I would DEFINITELY raise them nudist!
Would taking in your nephew present an obstacle to your moving south? Would your sister allow you to continue to raise him once she finds out you've become a nudist, especially if you start raising your nephew as one?
Cheri may be gaining a daughter and a grandson!
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Cheri
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Posted - 01/20/2004 : 7:47:38 PM
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Bartman, I'd have no problem with another grandchild.
:) Cheri
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melissastarr
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Posted - 01/20/2004 : 8:04:39 PM
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Bartman,
I've told my sister that if I take Zachary I will be raising him as my own. She realizes that means he'll be attending religious institutions, a major point of contention. I think she'd be less bothered by nudism than by religion, but I don't know. My sister is aware that I'll be moving south and she's fine with that. If Zachary is really good, maybe I'll share the swing, trees, and sandbox at Grandma's house with him. LOL If it's decided that Zachary will move in with me I'll tell my sister about it before going through the paperwork. No need to tell her unless I'm sure she needs to be told.
Melissa
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Bartman
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Posted - 01/20/2004 : 9:43:57 PM
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If Zachary is really good, maybe I'll share the swing, trees, and sandbox at Grandma's house with him.
I don't know and don't need to know why your sister would want to turn him over to your care, but I have little doubt he will be much better off in the long term because of it.
Good luck on being an insta-mom!
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melissastarr
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Posted - 01/20/2004 : 9:58:22 PM
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My reaction exactly, Cheef. But if she wants me to take him, I will. We shall see... she began talking last summer about giving him to me for this coming summer. Then it changed to permanently. Interestingly, her husband is all for it, too. We'll continue talking about it and see. I don't know that I'm ready to be a single mom, but I'm willing to do it if that's what my sister wants. Long story, as you could imagine, but I don't think I'd be any worse for him than what he already has.
Melissa
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Kimberly
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Posted - 01/21/2004 : 01:34:26 AM
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Giving up a child? No way could I do that. Zachary will be off with you, someone who loves. I think Grandma (aka 'mom"), would love to have a daughter and and grandson on the play ground.
Kim =^.^=
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calmnude
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Posted - 01/21/2004 : 06:51:24 AM
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you are undertaking a lot of responsibility with being instant mom. you are a bright caring woman, but there are compromises you will have to make and every day is not going to be heaven.
that said, i think you will do a great job.
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somoma
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Posted - 02/04/2004 : 06:48:26 AM
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Melissa,
A word of advice. Parenthod is not an expierment, its a lifetime committment. Think about this little 4 year old if you don't like the 'single mom' life style. This little persons life hangs in the balance. Taking on raising a child is a hughe, hughe, hughe responsability, more than you know, no matter how much homework or research you may have done. The nudist question is the easiest decision you will ever have to make.
My wife and I raised two boys, both adopted. During the adoption process we were required to attend parenthood training sessions, counciling (individual and group), take personality profiles tests and had to be approved for adoption by the agency we were going through. After all the classes, seminars and counciling sessions we both felt we were ready to have a child placed with us. Our boys are grown and on their own now and we love them dearly.
However, what we found out, as most parents do, is that there is no amount of training to prepare you for the reality of taking on the responsability of another human being. For that kids sake don't enter into parenthood lightly.
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Kimberly
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Posted - 02/04/2004 : 08:02:59 AM
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Welcome to the forum somama (Mike). I totally agree with your post. As the mother of three teenagers, (Lord help me!), you are right, there is no traning that could have prepared us for this.
Kim =^.^=
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hillbilly
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Posted - 02/10/2004 : 01:34:34 AM
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Did any one here start their teenager out by taking them to a land club? I wonder if that would be a good way. As I understand it. The one I want to join is Family friendly and you can have clothes on. You all say people are real friendly and I would think other kids would be there and they could talk to mine at their level. She is 16. What do you think?? Anyone here been to Lake Bronson?
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Kimberly
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Posted - 02/10/2004 : 02:48:58 AM
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We started our kids out as babies hillbilly, so it was easier. My teens tend to "hang" with the other teens. I am sure that if their are other teens there she will feel more at ease. Make sure this is something you have discussed with your daughter, so she will be prepared. Most of the clubs we have been to too have been family friendly, watchout for the kids, and do not require them to be nude, except in the pool. 16 is an awkward age for a girl, especially to get into naturism, just depends how open she is to it.
Kim =^.^=
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hillbilly
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Posted - 02/10/2004 : 02:55:20 AM
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I'm not going to make her do anything like that. She knows our plans this summer. I also know she will want to go at some point because she loves to go camping. I think see will go at some point. Do you know if most family sites have a member that works with newbes?
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Kimberly
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Posted - 02/10/2004 : 05:15:04 AM
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All I can say hillbilly is when we joined our first club, the owner/manager showed us around, introduced us to people. There wasn't one specific person or couple that helped us, just seems like all the members pitched in and made us feel comfortable. I am sure most clubs are like that.
Kim =^.^=
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