Nudity

lol this is a great topic!

DF and I have no problem at all being naked in front of Clodagh, although it only happens getting ready for shower, dressing etc...not 'deliberate' nude walking around IYKWIM? That's mainly cos I feel the cold SO badly otherwise I probably wouldn't care lol also, incidental nakedness in family life context is far different from deliberate exposure or forcing children to view parents/siblings naked.

I totally hear what people are saying about the age of internet and media however I'd like to think I wouldn't let that stop me letting my babies swim naked or play naked if they (and I) chose. The sad fact is most pervs and sexual offenses against children are from people we know and trust.

Also- just to get on  my feminist soapbox- I think it's FAR more damaging to have wee girls in bikinis and sexual type 'adult' clothes than naked.  At least naked children look like children....dressed up in crap like that they can look like miniture,  'sexual' beings.....a perverts dream yuck

*edited to add* I used to be shy about my body in front of my mother before I gave birth- now she has seen me naked so many times I don't give it a second thought. I love my body. It's not perfect but I don't want it to be. It's healthy and strong and there's honestly nothing about it I'd change. I want to pass that confidence onto my daughter

kiwi2 wrote: As for changing rooms etc I have only just let my son go in unsupervised at the age of 9. Before then if my DH wasn't with me I would take him in the womans. I would rather he was in there with me than with some dodgy guy in the mens. Also if something goes wrong and he is taking a while there is no way you can check on him in the mens.   I haven't done changing rooms but public toilets etc. Normally I will do the wheelchair ones as they are unisex but if none are available I will do a womans one. Goodness I am sounding like a very overprotective mum now.

Sounds just like what I do Kiwi2, not overprotective at all, just sensible! My DS has just turned 9 and he has started closing the door when he goes to the toilet.   I dont have a problem with the kids seeing us naked at home.  I hate the fact that there are so many dodgy disgusting people in the world but sadly that is the truth, I wouldnt let my boys be naked out in public unless it was close family or friends, I guess you have to go with your gut on these things?  Interesting discussion!

I get what you mean Emmecat, to me its not being overprotective, its about what is acceptable really.  Like when my 9 year old finishes swimming lessons he cant just get changed in the middle of the pool area or walk around the pool naked.  That isnt appropriate and he needs to go change in the changing area.  And if we were all swimming I would take them all into the changing room with me so I can keep an eye on everyone.  I dont try and scare my boy and the fact is statistics mean crap when we are talking about my kids, I will do everything in my power to protect them that is my job as their Mum.  At the same time teaching them common sense and self respect 

Hope that came across how I meant it to

Mel- yes we can but I'm just making the point that if we choose to keep our babies clothed then it shouldn't be only for the reason that we're scared of perverts......

Each to their own anyway! My comments aren't a critisism!