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I read the following on uk.rec.naturist, I thought it was an interesting line of thought on teenage naturists that could be quite true, for some at least. Maybe something to ponder about....
(link: http://groups.google.com/group/uk.rec.naturist/browse_f...33#1c0426db7476e233
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(link: http://groups.google.com/group/uk.rec.naturist/browse_f...33#1c0426db7476e233
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> We have been regulars at Studland (our favourite beach) for many
> years. Around 15 years ago there was always a smattering of teenages
> at the beach (not a large number but a small representative) but since
> then the numbers have dwindled to almost zero. This year we stayed in
> the area for two weeks visiting the beach many times and not once did
> we see any teenagers apart from our own. (...) Do they tend to stick to
> clubs as it more likely to be free from pervs (yes, we are aware of
> them at Studland) or do they only feel comfortable enough to go naked
> in places like the resorts in France? Are there a greater number of
> teenagers there?
I think a contribution of blame must go to the teenage media. The music
channels now are so powerful in shaping the attitudes of teenagers. Just
watch some the channels for a hour or two (if you can take it) and you'll
see that the body image portrayed is one of almost impossibility. Couple
this to teenage magazines which cover acres of paper with beautiful slim,
honed young people and your average kid feels he/she doesn't stand a chance.
My teenage kids (14 & 16) are far more image conscientious that I ever was.
They are reminded everyday by their media of the need to be perfect. So when
I discuss being naked they immediately respond by saying that most naked
people are ugly or words to that effect. The visit to a naturist beach in
France earlier this summer was not really appreciated. They firmly kept
their clothes on which is understandable but afterwards they told me they
were almost repulsed by the bodies of the "un-perfect".
They don't have fears about perverts and as parents we know there are far
more dangerous things in life like cars, motorbikes and drugs to worry
about. So perverts are not a problem.
> years. Around 15 years ago there was always a smattering of teenages
> at the beach (not a large number but a small representative) but since
> then the numbers have dwindled to almost zero. This year we stayed in
> the area for two weeks visiting the beach many times and not once did
> we see any teenagers apart from our own. (...) Do they tend to stick to
> clubs as it more likely to be free from pervs (yes, we are aware of
> them at Studland) or do they only feel comfortable enough to go naked
> in places like the resorts in France? Are there a greater number of
> teenagers there?
I think a contribution of blame must go to the teenage media. The music
channels now are so powerful in shaping the attitudes of teenagers. Just
watch some the channels for a hour or two (if you can take it) and you'll
see that the body image portrayed is one of almost impossibility. Couple
this to teenage magazines which cover acres of paper with beautiful slim,
honed young people and your average kid feels he/she doesn't stand a chance.
My teenage kids (14 & 16) are far more image conscientious that I ever was.
They are reminded everyday by their media of the need to be perfect. So when
I discuss being naked they immediately respond by saying that most naked
people are ugly or words to that effect. The visit to a naturist beach in
France earlier this summer was not really appreciated. They firmly kept
their clothes on which is understandable but afterwards they told me they
were almost repulsed by the bodies of the "un-perfect".
They don't have fears about perverts and as parents we know there are far
more dangerous things in life like cars, motorbikes and drugs to worry
about. So perverts are not a problem.
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