Happy with my family

[nunudist]

We had been thinking about trying out a naturalist lifestyle, mainly for our son who we thought was showing some signs that we might want to try it and didn't wear much around the house anyway.

My husband and I talked to our son about it, our son was really interested in trying it out but when we went our son kept his clothes on the whole time.

I thought I would just give it time, because I didnt want to force him. We went a second time but this time to a nudist beach and he still decided to stay clothed.

But to our surprise we came home one day and he was lying on the ground doing his homework with only a shirt on. He didn't say anything and just continued as if it was natural. So I sent my husband running to get the digital.

Its wierd how kids just decide to do somethings. Hopefully soon we can head off and he will be less worried about it.

[nunudist]

We had been thinking about trying out a naturalist lifestyle, mainly for our son who we thought was showing some signs that we might want to try it and didn't wear much around the house anyway.

My husband and I talked to our son about it, our son was really interested in trying it out but when we went our son kept his clothes on the whole time.

I thought I would just give it time, because I didnt want to force him. We went a second time but this time to a nudist beach and he still decided to stay clothed.

But to our surprise we came home one day and he was lying on the ground doing his homework with only a shirt on. He didn't say anything and just continued as if it was natural. So I sent my husband running to get the digital.

Its wierd how kids just decide to do somethings. Hopefully soon we can head off and he will be less worried about it.

[NudeAl]

I know what you mean. Sometimes kids talk a lot but when it comes time for action they kind of hesitate. It's almost like they can't take the next step. I bet the whole beach thing was a little overwhelming for him. I think the more casual nudity around the house you guys practise the more he will be better prepared for going nude the next time you go somewhere. My wife and I go nude around the house on the weekends and in the evenings when we don't have to go somewhere. I think the more you treat it as no big deal and relax with it so will he. Good luck

[Nudony]

The best way to start would have been by progressively encouraging casual nudity at home. That way your son would have had to time to adjust being nude around you guys and would have been much more prepared, physically and emtionally, to go nude at a beach or resort. But there is one great advantage to your situation: he has seen you nude, so you've passed the "initiation" stage.
If you're still mostly wearing clothes at home, I would recommend discussing with your husband going nude from time to time (or often if possible), and from there, your son should be joining you in no time; after all, he's halfway there anyway.

[nudeM]

How old is your son? If he is a teenager, then he is at that 'embarassment' stage. If, on the other hand, he is a minor, then you have opened the door for him to practice being naked in front of Mom and Dad, and vice versa.

I do not go around the house naked all the time when my son and Grandson is home, but I do casually get a cup of coffee, or walk into the living room to "check the time". I tell him I didn't know he was there http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif, and casually walk either back outside or back to the computer. Neither has a problem seeing Papa or Dad naked.

As far as joining me, forget it. The Grandson likes to go around the house nude, but that is usually around bath-time.

The wife, hw, doesn't mind as much, but there was an incident at school when our Grandson drew a picture of his family as a class project (first grade). He drew a picture of everyone, including me, with nothing on, complete with pubic hairs. The placement of the hairs looked more like a belly button, but we knew better.

Having dealt with CPS in the past, we didn't want this to get out, so that is why I have "backed off" as being a hard-core nudist. But, as stated, they do catch me from time to time, naked. Usually during the morning and evening hours, or when swimming. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Trailscout]

NudeM,

The situation may be a little more precarious with a grandson, but I think that a nuclear family has a right to household nudity and I would not curtail my nudity one bit in the privacy of my own home if it were just me, the wife and kids. CPS be damned! If we can't be nude in our own homes, the incursions against family choices and personal liberty have reached a point of no compromise.

[nudeM]

I couldn't agree with you more, Trailscout, but having dealt with CPS, we don't take any chances. We have the Grandson, due to CPS. We don't want to jeopardize any further dealings with them. A little casual nudity at time to time (accidently caught) is okay, but being naked at ALL times, we don't chance it.

[Trailscout]

NudeM, What's to keep you from going to San Onofre or Black's Beach with him? Is that not your right? I'd get in touch with a lawyer, maybe one who is with Naturist Action Committee.

[nunudist]

Yes my son is a young teenager, I mean ive seen him naked before so I dont see why he would be embarrassed by it, but he is flirtious around the house and with his friends.

That is a good idea to introduce it casually into the home. But as I stated before I think it may be working, coming home and having him doing his homework without pants on, but you could right he could be still embarrassed because he was still wearing his school shirt and when he got up from finishing his homework he quickly put his pants back on.

As you said dont draw attention to it or make it a big deal, i think that is dead right. We decided not to say anything about it, maybe we shouldnt have taken a photo because it draws attention to. But we just wanted the photo to share with others and to keep as a treasured memory of his first step into nuturalism.

Its quite difficult raising a child into naturalism when not a birth.
Kylie

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudeM:
How old is your son? If he is a teenager, then he is at that 'embarassment' stage. If, on the other hand, he is a minor, then you have opened the door for him to practice being naked in front of Mom and Dad, and vice versa.

I do not go around the house naked all the time when my son and Grandson is home, but I do casually get a cup of coffee, or walk into the living room to "check the time". I tell him I didn't know he was there http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif, and casually walk either back outside or back to the computer. Neither has a problem seeing Papa or Dad naked.

As far as joining me, forget it. The Grandson likes to go around the house nude, but that is usually around bath-time.

The wife, hw, doesn't mind as much, but there was an incident at school when our Grandson drew a picture of his family as a class project (first grade). He drew a picture of everyone, including me, with nothing on, complete with pubic hairs. The placement of the hairs looked more like a belly button, but we knew better.

Having dealt with CPS in the past, we didn't want this to get out, so that is why I have "backed off" as being a hard-core nudist. But, as stated, they do catch me from time to time, naked. Usually during the morning and evening hours, or when swimming. http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[NudeBoy01]

you've got one lucky kid. He's got parents who already accept him. My folks, though I've tried showing my interest in naturism, still find it wrong, and if I told them, they'd freak. Good luck to you all.

[BroNudist]

Yep...I can say he's a lucky kid with cool parents... http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Buzzer]

http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gifGood news. I hope you and your husband joined him in the nude for the rest of the day, at least. Or were you already nude? The digital was a good idea if it were to commemorate his joining the "family lifestyle", but not to be brought up later in life if he should decide to be a textile at a later age. Everyone has to be "ready" for any change in their life. Perhaps your son has come to that time in his life.
Anyway, congradulations on bringing your family closer. And good health to you all.

[OZJames]

I have been told in no uncertain terms that we must NOT be nude in the presence of our grandchildren (incidently the grandchildren are now only about one year old). Both daughters in law seem to think that it will make them more susceptable to being abducted or sexually abused by (naked) strangers. I think that is wrong but on this issue you cannot argue with your adult children and their wives.

Unfortunatly my wife and i were not nudists when our children lived at home - that probably effects their opinion.

I certainly feel that I have missed out on something wonderfull, having missed the opportunity to bring up a nude family, even if was only home nudism.

http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif <span class="ev_code_RED">JAMES</span> http://clothesfreeforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Ren]

It's a shame that the American attitude about what makes people sexually susceptible has made it across the ocean to Australia. I thought only we got into hysterics.

Nunudist - that's pretty cool. If only I'd had the guts of the kid as a kid...

[BackpackerBrian]

Congratulations on introducing your son to the naturist lifestyle. I was wondering if you have taken him to anywhere there are other teenagers or younger people around? That could work either way since those are delicate years. If he met a friend or two who have been nudists since early childhood, it could benefit him greatly.

Also, the thing with the digital may work against you, since it takes away the "no big deal" aspect to naturism. Just my thought.

Keep up the good work and please keep us updated!