At what age do you think its inappropriate for your child (8 years old) to see you naked?

Question

my son is 8, and i just dont have a problem with him seeing me naked when i get out of the shower etc...is that wrong?

Answer 1

If you don't mind and the kid doesn't mind, it doesn't matter. I'm assuming this wouldn't be all the time either. Chances are when they are older they won't want to see you naked and they will probably say so, but you probably won't want them to see you either. Until then it's fine

Answer 2

any age.

Answer 3

As long as you follow your instincts, you should be OK.  Just make sure your child know the appropriate places to undress.

Answer 4

I think its a little strange. b/c nudeness = sexuality. I wouldn't want to see my parents naked!  That being said, that is how I was raised. If nudity is the norm in your home, then is there really anything wrong with the human body? It's the way we are born afterall... I think its a matter of personal opinion. I've seen entire families at a nude beach, and its like nothing to them, they are comfortable with it, even though personally I wouldn't be and I think the cut off for me would be 1 years old. I don't even like to be nude in front of the cat! LOL....

Answer 5

I would stop. Since he is in school... He can tell someone and not even know it's bad.

Answer 6

This is the perfect time to stop, because it's highly unlikely that he's started puberty yet but he'll be starting in these next few years.

Answer 7

4 or 5

Answer 8

If its YOUR child then its fine anyone Else's then no, only last night i helped my mum in and out the bath and when i was ill my mum had to help me undress, the same for my twins who are 10 i get changed in front of them and have a bath too, there is nothing wrong with this at all they are my kids, if they are uncomfortable then that's when its time to stop

Answer 9

when the kid is 6, its inappropriate 4 him to see you no matter what age u are.

Answer 10

what ever age you feel comfy with

Answer 11

my son is 7 and i don't see a big problem with we only have one bathroom and if i am in the tub i cant lock him out if he has to go potty and so he will see me naked from time to time but we only have one potty so it happens

Answer 12

i dont think children should see parents naked dont matter what age its not right

Answer 13

I dont think it is ever wrong, the human body is a beautifull thing that doesn't need to be hidden.

Answer 14

I dont really see its inappropriate at any age, if its just innoccent getting changed.

Its when it gets embarrassing for them that it should stop

Answer 15

I don't think it really matters unless you are not a family. And I don't think your son will really care about that.

Answer 16

to be honest i still see my mom naked and always have ahaha...it has never been damaging for me or my 2 sisters...she just always had her bedroom door unlocked and a little open when we were kids so she could hear us or get to us quickly if something bad happened..but we would just walk in her room lol...if we were boys it would have been diff...or if it had been my dad then it would have been REAL different lol...

o and just because I was raised this way dosnt mean I feel comfertable being naked around others. I know boundries.

Answer 17

Our son is 3 and he sometimes shower with me or my husband and our daughter is 9 months old and she often bathes with our son. Maybe it's weird, but it's faster and easier and he's never asked any questions and never been uncomfortable naked unless around strangers. Although, I think he's getting a little old for it now.

Answer 18

Wow... so many opinions to say that its wrong, and none explain as to the reason why...

I think this leads into the topic of beliefs and when shame begins. Some kids differ when that happens, as well as their curiosity gets piqued to sexuality and the differences between the sexes. Generally around 4-6, a child develops 'shame', but that is also taught by society.

Being there are societies where the parents are naked all the time, the children have no problem or issues with that. Its culture that dictates shame- namely the cultures you and your family teach with your children.

Do what you feel is inappropriate and judge by the atmosphere in your own home.

Answer 19

i think it is up to u really i say about 4 or 5

Answer 20

past 6 i'd say inapropriate and unecessary. I think its important to learn boundaries and privacy. if they think its normal anyone coming up to them naked would not faze them.......... and that mindframe can be dangerous for obvious reasons.

Answer 21

Exactly.  When it gets embarrassing to them, they will leave the room or say something like "mom you're naked!"  That day will come.  Although my daughter is 7 and my husband won't let her see him naked since she was like 5 maybe.  Maybe it's different for mother/sons?

Answer 22

It really depends on your view on nudity and what you are comfortable with. There really is no inappropriate age. We are born naked and there's nothing wrong/dirty about the naked body. I've known families who are quite open about it and I've known many families who are uptight about it. We are in the middle. While we have taught our kids that there is absolutely no shame in being naked, we also respect their boundaries and don't prance around naked in front of them. They are now teens and that would make them uncomfortable. That said, I know if I slipped in the shower and needed help, my kids wouldn't think twice about lending me a hand. I think it's unfortunate that many people equate nudity with sexuality. Being naked and being sexual are two VERY different things. Nakedness is natural, being sexual with your kids is just flat-out immoral, and wrong on so many levels.

Answer 23

I don't think it is ever inappropriate. I am 20 and I have always been comfortable getting changed in front of my mom and her doing the same. It will get uncomfortable for the boy eventually and then is fine. I don't think it is a big deal, your his mom. I mean walking around naked I think is kinda inappropriate, but getting changed with your child is harmless.

edit: I think one of the biggest problems with self image today is that people are so ashamed of their bodies, because we are so secretive about them. All bodies are beautiful and I don't think a mom and her daughters or sons should be uncomfortable about their bodies with each other. The one person I have always felt the most comfortable with my body around is my mother because it was never a weird thing.

Answer 24

I don't let my son see me and he is 4.

Answer 25

i dont think that children should see you naked at any age no matter what.its just sounds so wrong

Answer 26

i'm 16 and see my mom getting changed (although it's not a lovely sight...) and it doesn't bother me too much. however, i've never seen my dad naked and hopefully never do (that would be disturbing for me). but my mom and i have always been comfortable changing in front of each other. maybe that's because we have the same 'parts'. so if your child is a boy and your a mother, than i wouldn't really suggest it for too long. although he would probably just say 'ew' and walk out of the room or something. but as long as you're the same gender i don't see a problem with it. it's not like they're going to voluntarily come and see you when you're getting out of the shower (if they do, then, umm, get help)...

Answer 27

I don't think its inappropriate for your child to see you naked at any age.  Whats there to be ashamed of? NOTHING!!!

Answer 28

I think it's inappropriate for any child to see their Parents naked period.

I still have nightmares after seeing mine naked. Yeesh. hehe...

Answer 29

Follow your instincts. Everyone is different. If either of you feel uncomfortable about it stop. Otherwise just be yourself if you are OK with nudity then hopefully your child will grow up the same. We have all lost too much of our innocence due to a small minority of people who cannot be trusted with kids.

Answer 30

Do you like being naked, and don't want your child to see it?

Anyhow I guess maybe 6.

Answer 31

no , im 17 and i have no problem getting out of the shower if my mom is there or il go into the bathroom if my moms having a bath n have a chat with her

people are soooo dirty minded i mean there you kids and your there parents !!! i mean he is your SON he will NEVER be sexually attracted to you

i shared a bath with my mum for yearsss.