My 14 year old step-daughter walks around the house naked, even when her dad is here. Is this normal?

Question

She will come out of the shower completely naked and just walk around the house for a few minutes claiming she lost her shorts, etc.

This started a few months ago when they moved into my house. Her dad said she's never been like this before.

He is very uncomfortable with it.

We are hoping it's just a stage.

Answer 1

totally not normal

Answer 2

uhh, no, that's not normal

Answer 3

NOT normal and you need to put your foot down and tell her it's inappropriate and not allowed at your house.

Answer 4

Well I'm a 14 year old girl so I think I may be able to help.

To start off. I never walk around my house naked! The last time I was not fully clothed was I was in a rush and I left my pants in my room and I had a shirt and underwear on and I ran down to my room quickly.  Does she not like you? Maybe this is her way of creeping you out or trying to scare you away. She also might know you get worked up about it and think it's funny.  Just confront her and tell her the next time she walks around your house naked, she's getting something taken away.

Answer 5

Absolutely 100% NOT normal.  Although some people do feel very comfortable being naked, its incredibly inappropriate for a 14 year old to be walking around naked in the house.  You and your husband need to sit down and have a talk about this.  Is HE okay with it?  Surely he's not.  He needs to put his foot down and tell her that clothes are to be worn at all times unless she's showering of course.  When she's 18 and living on her own, then she can feel free to walk around naked all she wants.

Considering it started at the same time that she and your husband moved into your house (I'm guessing newly married), have you considered the possibility that its her way of rebelling?  Perhaps she's upset about the relationship so she's acting out?  Something like that.

Answer 6

Sounds like someone needs to sit her down and have a little talk. Normal? to me no way I think its sick and it would stop in my house hold

Answer 7

Yeah, i'm 14 and I wouldnt even do that when i was home alone. Its weirdd, being all exposed.

not normal.

Answer 8

uhm, this is not at all normal. ESPECIALLY when it's in front of her father.

After all, im 14 and i would feel violated if i did that.

Answer 9

oh come on..TROLL!!!  who is so stupid to ask if a girl walks around the house naked at 14, espcially when her own father is there??  Cheese and rice 'lady' get a grip.  Just what kind of predator are you?? a sympathy hound?? Munchausen syndrome??  I got a lot of problems myself, but even someone  in 5th grade would know it's not only not normal, it's completely unbeleivable.  you never noticed this behavior before you got married to her father??  Are you so idiotic as to not have talked to the father about it first?  Call CPS maybe??  Somebody has to have noticed this a long time before you met her father, but no one alerted the authorities??  Geeze, if you are going to be a 'system phantom', you should at least build up some credibilty first.  second, pick a believable story line.  Your story stinks, and it smells a lot lower than your mouth.  Quit taking up space and breathing our air.  This forum is for real problems.  Take yours to the mental health forum.

Answer 10

Stepdaughter is competing with you for dad's affection and is openly trying to seduce him.  No wonder he's uncomfortable.  It's psychologically unhealthy.  If telling her not to do that anymore doesn't stop her, then it's time to consider some family counseling before something regrettable happens.

Answer 11

No and its wrong... if she does that around you and her father imagine what she is doing in front of other people..I am sorry to tell you that but you have to think make her stop and have respect for you & her father

Answer 12

NO!!! This is not normal. I am 14 and I would feel soo violated if I did this. You need to sit her down and tell her how you feel about this.  

Answer 13

i could maybe see if it was just you in the house when she did this but when her dad is in the house i don;t think so maybe she wants attention or something like that  

Answer 14

Well, it depends on how she was raised. As Americans, we feel that our body shouldn't be exposed. In another country it's completely normal.

Why not ask her why she does that, is her father bothered by it? Is that how she was raised? If she feels completely comfortable with it I would just let her. I mean, unless it's accompanied by some weird reason other than just wanting to feel natural or because she feels its a human right then maybe it's a little weird.

Answer 15

no its not normal. are you sure she likes you? my parent just got divorced and I'm 14 and my dad is already engaged and its only been 3 months. but i like my dads fiance. but, this could be a way of trying to get you to break up with her dad . talk to her.

Answer 16

My daughters are 13 and 17...they are ok around me naked (I'm their mom )  I can't see them doing this around their Dad though....Most girls that age are pretty modest...Nudity is not a Big deal in our family but walking around in front of her dad nude is a cry for ATTENTION!

Answer 17

It is most likely a stage. I would just let it be and eventually she'll get over it. Also if you want she can walk around naked, but set a line of rules with her. Don't worry every teenager goes through a stage of nudity and it's completely harmless.

Answer 18

No - not normal

No - not just a stage, unless someone calls her out for it, in which case she will feel like she needs to stop.  

Answer 19

Not really

Answer 20

Ummm like in a towel or completely naked?

Answer 21

NO

Answer 22

I think you know that, that is not normal. It's time she covered up.

Answer 23

Thats strange. I myself being 16, tend to walk around the house in my bra, but I usually have pants and a house coat on. Nothing too exposed. Walking around completely naked... You should definately talk to her about it.  

Answer 24

Is this a joke? =S

Answer 25

That's definitely not normal. Most teens her age are still feeling awkward about their changing bodies and don't usually like parading around in nothing at all. Try talking to her about it...and if that doesn't work, try taking away her privileges. That should get her to put some pants on. Also, her excuse that she lost her shorts is c**p, since she could just take her clothes with her into the bathroom and then put them on before coming out....or at least wear a towel.  

Answer 26

My Sister used to do that when she was that age so I think it's normal as long as no one else but family is in the house;.

Answer 27

Not at all! Have you talked to her mother about it? What's going on in their home that she thinks it is normal in your home?

Answer 28

Unless she is a full on NUDIST...no.

Get some clothes on that girl and don't allow her to be anywhere other than bathroom or bedroom-naked.

Answer 29

I think she is very wrong by doing this.  But your husband is also wrong by allowing it.  Talk to your husband.  This is not normal.

Answer 30

Yeah if you don't know the answer to this then you yourself need help.  If you don't like it and he doesn't like it, TELL HER TO KNOCK IT OFF. Politely say that no one wants to see her naked, especially her own dad.

Answer 31

its attention, shes not being taught proper manners. Your not her real  mother and this is not a good thing, does her real mom know shes doing this?.If so I would seek counseling for her and him. Father or not men are men. This is a disaster waiting to happen. What if someone looks in your windows? family members drop by and her dad is in a room while the daughter is walking like that. They could go and report abuse and then everyone is in trouble. Time to have the talk with the teen.. get her a bathrobe and if she doesnt wear it then every time she does that have a towel and a blanket handy and tell her she disgust you and cover her up and make her go to her room and get dressed.