I catch myself trying to force him into putting some clothes on but he has a strong will to continue running around our house without any clothes on. Is this normal for a young boy?
2006-08-05 09:35:51 · 31 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Yes, this is normal. My son is 2 and he does it. I also have twin 10 y/o brothers and when they were young they ran around naked. Girls do it too. Right now, we are potty training my son and so he feels more comfortable being naked. He also makes it to the bathroom more often. My brothers did it, my mother said, because its a freedom and discovering one's self, kind of thing. Most children will do this. Dont force him to put clothes on, but instead give him the choice to do so. Tell him that you would really like him to wear some shorts/pants. Let him know (if it /momakes you that uncomfortable) that daddy/mommy likes it when he wears those COOL shorts/pants and it makes him a big boy like daddy. I get more fully dressed days out of my son when I use this approach. My son wants to be just like his daddy, so of course he will put on shorts and a shirt so that he can be a big boy just like his dad. Dont flip out, he'll eventually grow out of it, but just try this approaach if it does bother you to the extreme. GOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-08-05 09:49:39 · answer #1 · answered by brandie 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
To me, if you are home, and there's no company coming over or something where others have to be weird or embarassed, then I would say, let him be! He is home, he is comfortable, relaxed and let him be free! Before you know it, society puts all kinds of things on you, restrictions, and this won't even be an issue. We always had a rule in our house,lol, that if you were going to the front door to say hi to somebody or out front, you had to have at least your underwear or pants/shorts, on!! Oh the laughs we used to have!!! I wouldn't stress too long about this unless he is refusing when you go out, or have company over, or are worried about what the neighbors may think, that is your personal call. I say, with some things, you just learn to go with the flow!!! Enjoy those stages, things change, they grow up and more fun begins!! At each age/stage throughout their lives, there is good and hard, but you know what? Enjoy it all or make the best of it!!!!
2006-08-05 18:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May not be normal, but only because we've managed to successfully brainwash them by that age.
Honestly, if you had a baby and never thought to tell them that they should put on clothes, do you really think they at some point would ask you for something to cover themselves with? No. Nudity's perfectly natural. We're all born naked, and we all stay naked no matter how much cloth we drape on ourselves. Why are we so scared of some skin?
How's his nudity harming anyone? Maybe he'll grow up to be someone sufficiently amazing to realize that not every social norm makes any sort of sense.
2006-08-05 21:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by hynkle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son did this as well and he would even strip off outside while playing. I didn't really worry about it until he did it one day while we were in Wal-Mart, his father had taken him to the restroom and out he came running butt naked. After that we knew we had to do something I didn't want to fight with him or have to force him to put on clothing so we let him go over to the underware section and pick out his own style. He chose loose fitting boxers when we got home we told him if he would wear them all the time except when in the tub or pool that he would get a reward. He loved showing off the boxers to everyone and kept them on much to our relief and after each week of him doing this with no arguments or fighting we would treat him to his favorite meal or movie. I know sounds like bribery but it worked now I don't have to worry about him embarrassing himself or us in public or having social services show up for abuse.
2006-08-05 19:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by Martha S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My six-year-old son loves being naked and always has. It is very normal behavior. Your son may enjoy it more than he might otherwise because of the reaction he evokes from you. If it really is offensive to you, explain that his body is special and private; he can be naked in the bathroom and in his room. If you can possibly stand it, however, my first recommendation would be to ignore him, and I'd bet money he'd do it less often. When it's time to go somewhere, calmly say, "Ricky, it's time for bed now. Do you want to put on your pj bottoms or your pj top first?" Or, "It's time to go to grandma's house. Do you want to put your underwear or your t-shirt on first?" (When it's no longer a choice to be naked, make him think he has some control by giving him some sort of choice, like what he wants to do first.) Hang in there, sister! This, too, shall pass.
2006-08-05 17:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by PTA mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not only normal, it is healthy behavior. Do Not punish him for it or your'll be giving him the wrong message. It is a fact that kids grow up more well adjusted when exposed to nudity in a natural non sexual way. Contrary to what others may think it does not promote sexual irresponsibility. In fact it may do just the opposite as they will have a better body image and want to care for that body better. Explain to him though that when others are around he needs to keep his clothes on because they may not understand or be comfortable with this.
2006-08-05 20:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by PROUDJEW 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL! I'm laughing right now because my son used to do the same thing when he was that age! He used to try to get out the front door naked, too- and one time he actually succeeded and I still have to laugh when I remember him streaking down the sidewalk- with me chasing after him full-speed, in front of our neighbors' houses, fast as his little legs would carry him...! This "running around naked" -thing was fortunately just a stage, though it did last awhile...like until he was almost five...I would say let him be naked as much as he wants to be, in the privacy of your own home or yard. You're only a kid once. Good luck!
2006-08-05 16:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there!I have 2 boys ,aged 5 and 2 yrs old.
Personally I would just laugh and not worry-in fact my 2 yr old likes to run around naked sometimes and I just let him get on with it-if we have no company!
He'll grow out of it soon!
2006-08-05 16:45:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats ok as long as he is not having any accidents arond the house. My son is now 8 and he is going through the dont look at me thing. where as a year ago he would come out oof the shower naked and go to the fridge. He'll grow out of it dont worry boys will be boys
2006-08-05 16:47:16 · answer #9 · answered by candy girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I would silently thank god he is doing this at home! lol I would say find a few special pair of pants or pajamas that he really loves like Scooby do or Spnge bob- make it interesting pants for him and shirts so he is willing to wear them and be proud of them!!! Same with undies and shorts! My son at that age had power rangers on EVERYTHING! God Im glad thats over!!!!
2006-08-05 17:38:31 · answer #10 · answered by cstinkerbell6969 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋