How do you start a nudist family?

Question

My wife and I want to be active nudists, however she has two children from a previous marriage, 9 and 4 years old. I want to know how we can go about starting our nudist family and how to do it appropriately.

Answer 1

I'd suggest that you make this a topic of conversation at the dinner table for a week or two.  You and your wife are wanting to become active nudists so I assume that you've done your homework; familiarity with the AANR and The Naturist Society websites and their publications and perhaps a visit to a camp or park.  Be prepared to answer questions or know where to find the answers.  Be aware that some clubs will have more younger people with children while others may have a more senior population.  Take plenty of time to hear what the children have to say.

Answer 2

do that when they're older and out of the house. don't force them into anything and let them decide for themselves.

Answer 3

please don't do that to your children, it's abusive

Answer 4

Think of the children. This would be humiliating for an older step-child.  And scary.  

This could cause custody issues.  If you were divorced, would you feel safe with your children going somewhere that an adult wanted to be naked with them? And you were unwelcome? Even if you are a nudist, I don't see how you would want your children naked with another adult who is also naked, especially an adult male who is not related to them.

Answer 5

First research it very well....join AANR, etc.  

Second.....have a family meeting and talk about it with your children.   (Make sure you did your research cause they might have questions)

Third..... leave the CHOICE up to your children.  They should always feel like they have a say in the matter.  (children tend to adjust to nudism MUCH faster than adults)

Fourth..... choose a place to discover, but go with your wife first.  If you feel comfortable there, then ask your children if they want to visit with you next time you go.

Finally.... your children will go through changes with time.  Always honor their choice to be nude or clothed.

Answer 6

moms gone wild!

Answer 7

Take off your cloths..........that's a start!

Answer 8

I would recommend making it a family day at the nearest nudist resort.  They're all family places, and on the weekends there are usually a lot of kids that age running around and having a great time.  Seeing peers the same age having fun in the buff will do more that any explanations you can come up with.  Nudity is a natural state for children, and your 9-year old will have far fewer issues than most adults do.  Remember:  Kids will key off of your reactions.  Go there with a good attitude, have fun, and no problems.

To the fools that think your kids ought to make the decision or that it's some kind of abuse....  many studies have shown that children brought up in the nudist life are more well balanced, have fewer issues with body image, less instances of teen pregnancy, and have a more open and honest relationship with their parents.  Who in their right minds lets their children make the decisions that affects a family?

Forcing children into a particular religion is far, far more abusive than anything I can think of.

Answer 9

you shouldnt put your children through that. im not against that life style or anything but think of them at that age.... would you at that age want to have to see your parents naked all the time and maybe even want you to be naked(could be illegal) anyways if u want to experience that life style with ur new wife that is fine. do it at a proper place or in private...when they move out later in life then u can experience that life style.

Answer 10

I think your children should have the opportunity to make their own decisions about that.  Often, nudists holiday at nudist camps etc also, and my concern would be that not everyone is as pure of mind as you, and other, less scrupulous individuals would be looking at the children inappropriately.

The nine year old is at a stage where they are very aware of shame and modesty, so this would be a big transition for them, and may be traumatic.  Perhaps you could wait until they have left home, or confine it to times when they are out of the house?

Answer 11

Sensitivity is the key here - especially I would say, in the case of the 9-year old. Growing up is a confusing and complicated affair - seeing parents naked may be quite inappropriate unless they have good prior warning.

Be prepared with a reason "why" you want to do this - the children have the right to know. Also, respect their choices to paritipate or not and give them freedom to voice their opinion on the matter.