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naturistcoloradocpl

10-09-2005, 01:24 PM

naturistcoloradocpl

10-09-2005, 01:24 PM

krcNY

10-09-2005, 01:40 PM

We have 3 children pretty close to the ages of your kids.

We started out being nude at home for many years. When we went to non-landed venues...they were at places where the kids were not allowed. We went without them a couple of times, but it is not the same. We missed the kids.

This summer a local couple invited us to come along to a resort with them. We asked the older two kids how they felt about it. Our girl was so excited, she kept telling our toddler he doesn't need a bathing suit. Our oldest son, was not so sure. But wanted to do what our family was doing, so he reluctantly agreed to go.

Upon leaving at the end of the weekend, we were told by our kids that they were going to wither away and die if we don't go back the following weekend. Yes, we spent Labor Day Weekend there as well. They are already planning which weekends we can go next year.

I think talking it over with them before showing up...gave them a chance to make the decision if they wanted to go. (of course we were hoping they would agree) I feel if we pushed them to go, or just sprung it on them, it would not have turned out so well.

Good Luck and I hope I helped some.

nudenwv

10-09-2005, 05:02 PM

wow - now that they are older,may be tough to get them to join. in any case start slowly such as nudity in the home. after they become comfortable with that then to lodges. my daughter is twenty five and chooses not to see dad nude. wife is non-participater but allows me to be nude in the home when daughter is not here. good luck.

D-TX

10-09-2005, 05:29 PM

Hi, we are pretty new to naturism, my wife and I have just made a request to join a local non landed club and look forward to meeting others in a social nude setting. Our question is, what is the best way to introduce our children to naturism? We have three boys, 4,13, and 16 and one girl 11.

Hello "naturistcoloradocpl",

Have you met other couples in the non-landed club that have children? Are they around the same age as your kids? Do they come to the club events?

Having peers at naturist events (rather than adults only) would probably make it easier to introduce your kids to social nudism. That way, they won't feel out of place.

Take Care & Live Life Bare,
David

krcNY

10-10-2005, 05:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jason Lee:
hi Gary and Barb (naturistcoloradocpl)

http://www.trynude.com Mountain Air Ranch Premier Family Nudist Resort Indian Hills CO 303-697-4083 or 1-877-879-6833 marinfo@trynude.com

http://www.cybernude.com/wildwood clothes free private nude camping resort located between Denver and Pueblo just 30 miles east of Colorado Springs 303-210-1715 JCUC@msn.com </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am not sure how this helps them to get their children comfortable with clothing optional outings. At their ages they need to see it first at home to see it is normal before venturing out. I do not feel just taking them to a resort is the answer.

Family Communication is wonderfull.

NudeAl

10-11-2005, 06:16 AM

Great advice so far. I think communication is key. You are up against the teen factor here with you're older kids. The teen factor is my own term for the behavior of kids durring these years. For example up until the age of 13 or 14 most kids get along really well with their parents and will do whatever it is that they tell them to do. Mom and dad are the greatest thing in the world and anything they say is okay. Now suddenly a few years later mom and dad are a couple of doting old fools and it's a wonder they've made it this far in life knowing as little as they do about how things really are. I think this is fairly common. I have gone through this to some degree with all of my kids. The tough thing is to stay connected, stay involved in your kids day to day life knowing what his or her likes and dislikes are, friends, hobbies, favorite bands or sports teams, etc. By keeping this communication path open you are more likely to succeed when you bring up something like going to a nudist resort which may seem really odd to them. A family talk is probably in order then a little one on one time with each of them after they have had time to process things. Along with more increased nudity in and around the home. For example don't get dressed right after a shower in the evenings or going to and from the bath room to take a shower. Good luck, let us know how things go.

DJ Guy Productions

10-11-2005, 07:25 AM

This would be my answer: The key to any family being happy and mostly everyone has said it. Ask them how they would feel. Maybe they dont mind being nude, but just with family at home. They might be alright with going to a family naturist nudist resort, which alot of teens there age might be at already, that may make them feel even more comfortable. You just never know, until you ask them, but try and get as much information on the nudist resorts that have alot of family teens there as well.

Hope that this helps.

Kristopher

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by naturistcoloradocpl:
Hi, we are pretty new to naturism, my wife and I have just made a request to join a local non landed club and look forward to meeting others in a social nude setting. Our question is, what is the best way to introduce our children to naturism? We have three boys, 4,13, and 16 and one girl 11. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

NudistGuy47

10-11-2005, 08:51 AM

Welcome to the forums, naturistcoloradocpl! There has been some good advice given here. As a father of two sons, I can say the lines of communication need to be open there. I started my boys right from the diaper stage in the life. As they grew, they came to understand the idea of going nude was not something unusual.

With your children's ages, I suggest you discuss it with them and share the information of your desire to engage in the life and also have the information of the non-landed club you wish to join. It will help if there are other children there in the age range of your own.This will give them someone to chat with while at the club. Also, the idea of introducing the idea of going clothesfree at home first will help get them over the idea it is unusual. Good luck in beginning this journey with them.

FireProf

10-11-2005, 09:01 AM

Sure wish I could give some added advice but our daughters are grown and have left the nest...been several years now.

We are now working on our grandkids. When they come to visit, we go about life a little differently then when we are alone. More and more, we will introduce simple, everyday nudity to them. They watch us get dressed, shower, get up in the morning from bed without clothes on. They partake from time to time but when they go home, they are being raised a bit more traditional, wearing clothes most of the time.

They are allowed to roam their own home nude but not very often. I think my daughter and son in law are not quite sure how to address this if questioned by the other grandparents or neighbors and friends.

Like many have stated here, communication works wonders. Even though our daughters were much older than your children, when we told them about our nudist lifestyle, they accepted it much better than we thought. Today, they support us, respect us but still are not ready to join us.

We did get a thought provoking look from them when we said we'd pay for a 10 day vacation to St. Martin for everyone, but also stated that we stay at Club O and if they wanted a free vacation to the Caribbean, they'd have to stay there. I think, they are still thinking about it. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Talk to your kids about this, they may surprise you. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

EricNY

10-11-2005, 09:44 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FireProf:
We did get a thought provoking look from them when we said we'd pay for a 10 day vacation to St. Martin for everyone, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I might know someone who will take you up on this if they don't!!!!

FireProf

10-11-2005, 11:07 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ercNY:
I might know someone who will take you up on this if they don't!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If they're out.....you're IN! http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Stevel

10-11-2005, 03:50 PM

As a fellow INA member I couldnt leave you stranded id gladly go with you on this trip as to not let you be lonely....

naturistcoloradocpl

10-11-2005, 05:51 PM

We just wanted to thank everone who responded. You have been very helpfull,

Gary and Barb

richinud

10-11-2005, 11:19 PM

In all the nudist places I've visited, there seems to be an unwritten rule that kids have the choice to be naked or not, as they feel comfortable with. This even seems to stretch to teenagers, which I think is a good thing, generally. My 12 year old daughter joined my wife and I at our local club, and we had told her she did not have to be naked if she didn't want to, but she stripped off the moment we sat on the grass, I was quite impressed. The key thing here, I think was not to pressure her at all, and to ensure she knew it was an optional event. This was the first time I played naked chess too.

At another club, there was a couple of 15-16 year old lads who remained dressed (in trendy low slung shorts with the underpants sticking out - it looked really funny), for most of the day, but they appeared to be with an otherwise nudist family group and were quite accepted into the place. They stripped off happily when they partook of the race and swimming activities, but otherwise i guess the temptation to look cool (in textile form) was too great for them. That was a bit more borderline, but was ok too, in the circumstances.

Rich.

Orangexcalibare

10-13-2005, 03:47 PM

krcNY, I think your idea is wonderful and extremely healthy! http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Tampanude

10-13-2005, 04:49 PM

Tread lightly, folks. Information overload is a sure sign to trigger rebellion among teens, regardless of the subject
Others with children in the group will be your best resource. If an interest is shared or started, The "you're not the only ones" approach seems to work best; ie: young naturist in the group or club and resources that focus on youth communicating with youth. You know.... taking the parents out of the driving force and letting peers share experiences in regard to acceptance and seperation of sexuality.

Just a thought

NudePete

10-13-2005, 05:28 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jason Lee:
...swimsuits are required on Tuesday... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
!!???!!??

What about Wednesday? How about September? This makes no sense.

Jason Lee

10-13-2005, 05:58 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NudePete:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jason Lee:
...swimsuits are required on Tuesday... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
!!???!!??

What about Wednesday? How about September? This makes no sense. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Dakota Hot Springs is not a nudist facility. It is comparable to a “swimsuit optional” or “clothing optional” beach, you may wear a suit or not, as is comfortable and personally acceptable. Note: On Tuesdays swimsuits are required.

Dakota Hot Springs is a clothing optional/swim suit optional facility except on Tuesdays when clothing/swim suits are required to be worn.

justnude

10-13-2005, 06:14 PM

We have five kids who are very active nudists. I asked them how they thought this should be handled. It suprised me how smart they can be! They all agreed that first the parents should simply tell the kids that they wish to be nude at times and explain their reasoning. The parents should let the kids choose if/when they join in. Under no circumstance should their nudity be required!

There you have it-out of the mouth of babes (albeit it old teens!)