At what age did you stop letting your son(s) see you naked?
My opinion is that until he is uncomfortable with it, it's not a problem. Not that I walk around naked, but there are occasions in which he sees me naked (like if I'm taking a bath or changing clothes).
He has asked questions about my body, but that too doesn't bother me. He is curious and I answer his questions honestly. For example, he asked me what my nipples were and I told him that he has them too, but for women they can produce milk for babies.
I will say that he is a boy who seems to love women's bodies in general. He appreciates them and likes to see "attractive" women - especially when they are in bikinis.
I also think that's okay. It's not sexual for him. He just thinks they are nice looking.
My sister and mother feel that he is too into women's bodies and that the level to which he likes them is extreme. They think it is verging on inappropriate for him to see me naked and that I need to put a stop to it.
I'm wanting to get other women's opinions.
Please don't be mean though and call me or my son a pervert.
Thanks in advance for your comments and advice!
My son has never seen me naked. I never took baths or showers with him. I never change clothes with him in the room.
At five, your son is just seeing and understanding the physical difference between female and male bodies.IF he's smart and curious- it sounds like he is both to me- then he's naturally curious about what those differences are and why.I think pretty soon I'd start to show more discretion on your part by undressing in front of him if only to show him that all bodies are private and not everyone has the same openness about the matter that you do. I agree, he;s not showing early signs of 'perversion' by being curious.
We have never made a big deal with nudity in our house. We dont walk around flaunting it or anything but if one of the boys on occasion walks in to where I am changing or if I am showering its not a huge situation, I dont rush to cover up or yell at them to leave.
They are 10, 8 and 5 and they never stare or oggle (at me or any female outside the house), they have never even asked any awkward questions other than the basics about the differences in bodies. They walk in say what they need to say or get what they need and leave.
Quoting SuperPickle:We have never made a big deal with nudity in our house. We dont walk around flaunting it or anything but if one of the boys on occasion walks in to where I am changing or if I am showering its not a huge situation, I dont rush to cover up or yell at them to leave.
They are 10, 8 and 5 and they never stare or oggle (at me or any female outside the house), they have never even asked any awkward questions other than the basics about the differences in bodies. They walk in say what they need to say or get what they need and leave.
I'm the same...doesn't matter that my sons are 3 and almost 2. Mommy doesn't change in front of them. Period.
Quoting offrdngal:
My son has never seen me naked. I never took baths or showers with him. I never change clothes with him in the room.
Quoting heatherh610:
We are the same in our home...and my son is 14 (my girls are 10 & 7). It just isn't a big deal here. I feel hiding our bodies are to show them that bodies are something to be ashamed of, and I would never want that. I think it is a healthy balance...
Quoting SuperPickle:We have never made a big deal with nudity in our house. We dont walk around flaunting it or anything but if one of the boys on occasion walks in to where I am changing or if I am showering its not a huge situation, I dont rush to cover up or yell at them to leave.
They are 10, 8 and 5 and they never stare or oggle (at me or any female outside the house), they have never even asked any awkward questions other than the basics about the differences in bodies. They walk in say what they need to say or get what they need and leave.
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- melner18
on Aug. 4, 2012 at 10:31 AM