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Spontanudity
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Posted - 11/07/2003 : 10:34:02 PM
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Melissa,
That's certainly the first step. I first got into social naturism when I was about 13. Before that I slept nude and was nude at home whenever possible (living with parents etc). Once I left home and lived by myself, I rarely worn clothes. I've had several flatmates along the way that have had to learn to live with my lifestyle. Most of the time they either tolerate it or join me! :) Good luck encouraging your friends, as I believe its very important that younger people become involved in our lifestyle.
Cheers,
Spontanudity
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Kimberly
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 Posted - 11/08/2003 : 04:03:12 AM
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Congratulations Mellisa, I know it was hard for you to do considering the circumstances. Sometimes its eaisier for people to take it one step at a time, sleeping nude, then going nude in the house, and finally at a beach or club. I think everyone brings the bagage with them that nudity is amorl, but once you find out its not one big orgy, then you become comfortable with it.
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Spontanudity
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Posted - 11/08/2003 : 7:36:29 PM
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Do you think younger people come to grips with naturism better than older?
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Spontanudity
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Cheri
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Posted - 11/08/2003 : 10:59:31 PM
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Spontanudity, I think youngsters from infancy to maybe 9 will take to it like ducks to water. Teens have a difficult time of anything new since it's a very difficult period in their lives, unless their friends are also nudists. Young adults...it depends on the individual. I was very fortunate in being comfortable with my body & found nudism at age 19 to be an exhilarating experience.
Hugs, Cheri
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Kimberly
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Posted - 11/09/2003 : 02:50:48 AM
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I agree with you Cheri, my kids did not have a problem with nudity, actually loved it. About the time of puberty they became self concious because their bodies were going through changes. They feel more comfortable if they have kids their own ages at the clubs. I know as an adult it took a push to get me into nudity, I would like to have had the chance to have enjoyed it an an earlier age.
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Spontanudity
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Posted - 11/09/2003 : 07:32:52 AM
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Cheri and Kim your responses are very interesting. It follows the psychological theory of critical periods in child development. Its very interesting how pre-teens are willing to accept social change, adolecents strive for social confirmity and later on, some adults choose to challenge social norms. I think acceptance of naturism makes for an interesting case study on social confirmity.
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Spontanudity
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Bare in the Desert
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Posted - 11/11/2003 : 10:57:07 AM
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Kids do take to nudism much easier. My little girl is 4 now and she doesnt even think about it, its just comfortable time. Unfortunately my ex-wife's boyfriend will not allow my kiddo to be nude at their house so she is having to learn that there different rules at different places. My daughter thinks its strange not to be able to be naked there. My ex does not know I am a nudist so I will not be taking her to any resorts or functions just yet. That is something I will have to talk to her about.
My girlfiends little one is 10 and has had no problems with being nude at their home when its appropiate. Now that my girlfriends mother has moved in for health reasons things have changed, the mother/grandmother does not approve of the nudity. My girlfriend ignores her most of the time but her daughter keeps her clothes on now to avoid any problems. My girlfriend isnt ready to take her to any nudist resorts just yet either so shes thinking about maybe giving her the change to be nude on some nature hikes to re-transition her into nudism. If her daughter is still comfortable with nudism, we my start planning naturist days out for all four of us.
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Kimberly
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Posted - 11/12/2003 : 03:21:45 AM
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Bare in the Desert;
That goes back to what I was saying about the kids taking to nudism. Its the adults that have the problems. Your girl friend seems to be well balanced, good for her. I would be careful though with your four year old daughter. Exposing her her to nudism may cause some sticky problems with your ex and her boy friend.
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Spontanudity
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Posted - 11/12/2003 : 05:25:08 AM
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Bare,
How do you explain the situation to your daughter? It must be terribly confusing for her.
Cheers,
Spontanudity
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Bare in the Desert
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Posted - 11/13/2003 : 11:52:47 PM
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Kim,
You are right about it possibly causing some problems so I have started talking to my ex about it a little at a time. I have custody, it would be an issue if she wanted to take me back to court. I hear judges frown on child/adult nudity.
Spontanudity,
Kids are pretty flexible, they learn. There are already rule in place that she understands apply to one household and not the other.
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Kimberly
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Posted - 11/13/2003 : 11:57:41 PM
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Kids learn quick when they are young. If your daughter gets the impression that nudity is wrong, it will probably prevent here from being able to enjoy nudity when she becomes of age to try it on her own.
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Spontanudity
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Posted - 11/13/2003 : 11:58:17 PM
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Bare,
Wow, it still must be tough on her... Its hard enough living with one set of "rules"... I couldn't manage living with two. Sounds like she's a real trooper tho'.
Cheers,
Spontanudity
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Bare in the Desert
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Posted - 11/14/2003 : 5:43:14 PM
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Yea, she's a great kid and thanks for saying so. I didnt grow up in a divorced family so I thought it would be difficult also, but she seems to understand how it works.
My ex and I try to keep the rules as similar as possible but there are some things like nudism that are different. We have a house and her mom has an apartment so some things are obvious to her like no backyard, no outdoor nudity, etc. so that helps. Also, she is only at her moms every other weekend so its pretty consistant most of the time.
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Kimberly
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Posted - 11/15/2003 : 03:10:03 AM
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That is the best thing you can do Bare in the desert, keep the continuity. It will only confuse the child if there are one set of rules at one place, and a different set at another. Your daughter will eventually have to make the decison as to which parent is right. You don't want to confuse her to where she doesn't trust her parents.
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Spontanudity
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Posted - 11/15/2003 : 8:41:34 PM
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Dare,
I'm guessing that there are a number of issues that you and your ex disagree. It must be extremely difficult to keep that continuity in just about everything you do.
Cheers,
Spontanudity
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