nakedness and children

[cheetahtmss]

HelloNoora

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I say children shouldn't be educated like they are today. The whole notion of "Nudity is wrong and disgusting and sexual" is ridiculous, and children should be taught that the human body is beautiful and natural rather than something for sexual intentions. Then if a mother and father are seen naked, it isn't 'wrong' or 'sexual.'

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[slywinkle]

Kilomech

I don't think any of those things matter with babies. If you want to walk around your house nude with your three-month old watching then so be it.

It gets weird once they get a little older though, like age 4 and up. Same with multi-sibling bathing or bathing with parents. It's okay when they're younger, but when they get older it gets a little strange.

Of course, I see no reason to let even a toddler see you pee. That would make me uncomfortable. A newborn is no big deal, but a kid who can walk, point and ask questions? Awkward.

When we were toilet training the twins, the best object lesson was for them to watch me stand up and go.

"See what Daddy's doing? Now why don't you give it a try?"

[HelloNoora]

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HelloNoora

cheetahtmss

I say children shouldn't be educated like they are today. The whole notion of "Nudity is wrong and disgusting and sexual" is ridiculous, and children should be taught that the human body is beautiful and natural rather than something for sexual intentions. Then if a mother and father are seen naked, it isn't 'wrong' or 'sexual.'

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[HelloNoora]

slywinkle

Kilomech

I don't think any of those things matter with babies. If you want to walk around your house nude with your three-month old watching then so be it.

It gets weird once they get a little older though, like age 4 and up. Same with multi-sibling bathing or bathing with parents. It's okay when they're younger, but when they get older it gets a little strange.

Of course, I see no reason to let even a toddler see you pee. That would make me uncomfortable. A newborn is no big deal, but a kid who can walk, point and ask questions? Awkward.

When we were toilet training the twins, the best object lesson was for them to watch me stand up and go.

"See what Daddy's doing? Now why don't you give it a try?"

Now that is a family bonding time. Who could hate it? I have some of the best memories of being silly and playful with potty training. Just don't pressure them too much because little kids do scare off easily and once they are fearful it is harder to coax them back.

[cheetahtmss]

slywinkle

Kilomech

I don't think any of those things matter with babies. If you want to walk around your house nude with your three-month old watching then so be it.

It gets weird once they get a little older though, like age 4 and up. Same with multi-sibling bathing or bathing with parents. It's okay when they're younger, but when they get older it gets a little strange.

Of course, I see no reason to let even a toddler see you pee. That would make me uncomfortable. A newborn is no big deal, but a kid who can walk, point and ask questions? Awkward.

When we were toilet training the twins, the best object lesson was for them to watch me stand up and go.

"See what Daddy's doing? Now why don't you give it a try?"

Exactly, how else do you expect the children to learn? They learn best through example, that's why they cuss if the parents do, yell if the parents yell, etc. How can you be against this, Kilomech?

[Lumanny the Space Jew]

What Lumanny's family did:

Breastfeed for less than a year.
-Nine Months for Lumanny's Brother.
-Six Months for Lumanny.
-Six months for Lumanny's sister.

No nudity allowed besides in the bathroom.
- Dad and sons will share the toilet as a urinal only when convenient.
- No demonstrations are used for Potty- Training, just books and words.
- Daddy bathes the male kids, but Daddy wears a Swimsuit and the whole spiel is only until the kids are about Five or Six.
-After that, the kids can bathe together until Six or Seven.

[Kilomech]

HelloNoora

Kilomech

Methcalarjalope

Kilomech

HelloNoora

Kilomech

Am I the only parent here that thinks this is very, very weird?

It is "wierd" in a culture where babies are given bottles instead of the breast but not in cultures where nurturance comes primarily from the breast, no. The culture is all F'ed up when it thinks that breasts are dangerous for children.

Oh, no, I didn't mean the breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is very healthy and natural. But why do it for five years?

Age 0 through 4? Why not? For one thing I could always shut them up by poking a titty in their mouths. Breast feeding is hella healthy for the breasts. Mine are in perfect condition and I have much lower risk of breast cancer for using them all those years for the purpose they have evolved.

WEAN YOUR CHILDREN ALREADY.

OMG. Are you judgmental and uptight or what? Do you have Aspergers or something Kilomech? What is up your bottom about this?!?!!111!!?

ALSO: Foggymom, I am the same person as Methcalarjalope. I don't have a main, just saying.

My children are 1 teenager and the rest ADULTS!

I have nothing against breastfeeding.

I have A LOT against breastfeeding them when they have already entered school. There is nothing normal about your son or daughter approaching you, sitting on your lap, talking about how kindergarten was that day and the homework they did then taking your breast for a late-night snack. You may think it's normal. It's not. They do not need to breastfeed that late. It serves no purpose.

But what does me having Aspergers have anything to do with not finding it appropriate to breastfeed past a certain age?

Edit: When did you stop breastfeeding your children?

[Kilomech]

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slywinkle

Kilomech

I don't think any of those things matter with babies. If you want to walk around your house nude with your three-month old watching then so be it.

It gets weird once they get a little older though, like age 4 and up. Same with multi-sibling bathing or bathing with parents. It's okay when they're younger, but when they get older it gets a little strange.

Of course, I see no reason to let even a toddler see you pee. That would make me uncomfortable. A newborn is no big deal, but a kid who can walk, point and ask questions? Awkward.

When we were toilet training the twins, the best object lesson was for them to watch me stand up and go.

"See what Daddy's doing? Now why don't you give it a try?"

Exactly, how else do you expect the children to learn? They learn best through example, that's why they cuss if the parents do, yell if the parents yell, etc. How can you be against this, Kilomech?

I'm not against using the restroom in front of your children, I just think it's unnecessary. My mom used the restroom in front of me all the time. She still does. Children can learn other ways, I don't think it's always necessary to give them a live performance first.

[Prince Yasui Erikai]

Kaiju

Ewwwww, then no. Of course not. Fat cows lumbering about in front of their poor children, that's disgusting and probably traumatizing.

Unless you happen to be into frumpy milk cows, in which case, enjoy. Just be careful not to let your friends know.

Children shouldn't know anything about "hot" and "not" because beauty is different for everyone. A skinny person and a fat person can be equally beautiful. A skinny person can also became fat from having a child, so why should you try to write in stone what beauty is. My mother used to walk around naked all the time and I was, and still am very mature about it. She used to be a size 6, and now she's very far from it. I'll cut anyone who says my mother is "ugly" because she's bigger than what she used to be. She had my other two sisters and because they will know what sex is (9 times out of 10) before they even get out of elementary school, she covers up.

[froggymama89]

Kaiju Returns

HelloNoora

Kaiju Returns

froggymama89

Kaiju Returns

froggymama89

Yes but we are talking about babies children who have not taught what is attractive. and parents which they shouldn't find attractive. Physical attraction is all about sex and therefore looks should not be a factor in weather or not it is Ok to be nude around your own children without sexual intentions. If there are no sexual intentions they one would not care if they are hot or not and the child certainly wouldn't because I have yet to meet a 3 year old who cared what their mommies boobs looked like or even thought their mom was ugly.

So? You asked me what I thought, not what the babies think, and I'm telling you that I need more information here. I can't know what double standard to apply unless I know the caliber of person we're dealing with here.

Look, would it help if, instead of asking if the mom's hot, I asked if the mom is a successful business woman and a respected pillar of the community, or if she's some kind of dirty, minimum wage, two-bit loser? Or if the parents are wealthy celebrities of any kind, as opposed to nameless proles?

To put it terms you can understand if you knew someone who bathed with their children or walked around the house naked in front of their kids would you think negatively of them?
if looks or economic status is a factor for you then you need state examples of when it is or is not OK and why.

Hey, you're the one asking the question, so you're the one presenting the scenario. I don't see why I should have to fill in the gaps you left in your own question; I'm just here to answer what you ask, when you present it in a form which is answerable.

Are we talking MILFs, or frump cows here?

How about a frumpy milk cow? 4laugh *moos and bats eyelashes at Kaiju*

Ewwwww, then no. Of course not. Fat cows lumbering about in front of their poor children, that's disgusting and probably traumatizing.

Unless you happen to be into frumpy milk cows, in which case, enjoy. Just be careful not to let your friends know.

OMG I can't beleive your that shallow. Did you know that when you were 3 you thought your mom was the prettiest. and I assume it is OK for a rich woman and not as you say. "A minimum wage loser"" Ya know because people never had kids young.

[froggymama89]

Prince Yasui Erikai

Kaiju

Ewwwww, then no. Of course not. Fat cows lumbering about in front of their poor children, that's disgusting and probably traumatizing.

Unless you happen to be into frumpy milk cows, in which case, enjoy. Just be careful not to let your friends know.

Children shouldn't know anything about "hot" and "not" because beauty is different for everyone. A skinny person and a fat person can be equally beautiful. A skinny person can also became fat from having a child, so why should you try to write in stone what beauty is. My mother used to walk around naked all the time and I was, and still am very mature about it. She used to be a size 6, and now she's very far from it. I'll cut anyone who says my mother is "ugly" because she's bigger than what she used to be. She had my other two sisters and because they will know what sex is (9 times out of 10) before they even get out of elementary school, she covers up.

crying I love you. I used to be a size 2 and now I'm a size 10 top and skirt and size 14 pants...tells you whats fattest. i know your just talking about your mom but knowing that someone out there understands beauty is not within the scale. Keep that additude and your wife...who ever she may be...will be a very happy woman.

[froggymama89]

hamletmacbethsex

i am always naked when i play with children and give them baths
i love babysitting and getting the children un dressed
that is my hobby wink

You mean with your kids right? or like others? If its other people's kids I hope your joking. eek

[doctorjackal777]

I think it's important to teach your kids to not be ashamed of their bodies as early as possible. And if you're always telling them 'don't come in cause mummy has no clothes on' they're gonna start assuming such a thing is bad.
I see my mum without a top on semi regularly. When she's changing after work and were talking about our day, I'm usually in the room. I'm not perving on her, and nothing creepy is going on between us, we are just well we both have bodies so what? Cause when someone is talking to me, I look at their faces not whatever may be bellow that. If you can't be in the same room as a naked person and not look at their face when you're talking to them, then something is wrong with you.

[Cheshire6]

Okay, I wandered off to go do stuff. So rather than reply to a bunch of mind numbing shlocks, I'm gona just make a single post.

There's a difference between your infant running around naked and learning to respect their body, and you running around naked with them. Also you potty train by example people, you can't even teach by example, why the hell would you think you could classically condition your toddler to use the can?