Should children be allowed to attend nudist camps?

Question

It may interest you to know that most nudist camps allow children to attend. Why on earth do you think it's so wrong? It's not as if there's any sex involved.

Do you really know ANYTHING about nudism?

To those of you who said no, and especially those who called my a perv/pedo, I suggest your read this site....

http://www.natural-freedom.org/

Answer 1

It sounds as though you have made up your mind anyway. Surely it depends on the age of the children and whether they remember it in a negative way. If my parents took me to a nudist camp years ago then I would probably be wondering the reasons why. It seems obvious that this is what you want to do for yourself not for your children as other wise you would be going to a theme park which they would probably remember much more favourably in the future.

Answer 2

I think they should and if I had children I would take them there for sure. I think it's positive to teach your children that they shouldn't be ashamed of their bodies (and who they are really). I see it as a way of also accepting your own self in a physical sence. I see no great difference between "regual" beaches and nudist camps, because people on regular beach are also more nude than dressed..Making a tabu out of male/female organs, nudism and sex will only confuse children and make them having some thoughts and problems when they're older. So if you take your children to the nudist camps, you have my support.

Answer 3

That fully depends on the type of upbringing they've had. Many a family has been raised in and around nudist camps for a century. There are many children in the world where nudity is cultural, such as with the Aborigines of Australia. The problem today is that you will find less than receptive views by family services.

Answer 4

Nudism is not about sex. As a matter of fact, nudist camps have strict rules regarding it...General guidelines of conduct at CFI approved nude beaches, clubs and resorts.
Sitting on towels is a common courtesy.
Always ask permission before taking photographs if cameras are allowed.
Use of vulgar language or any other unseemly behavior is prohibited.
Parents must supervise their children at all times.
At clothes free events, it may take a while for some first-time visitors to become comfortable enough to disrobe, and a reasonable amount of time is allowed. Body acceptance is the theme at our events and everyone is encouraged to be nude most of the time but it is not mandatory at all places.
No overt sexual activity is permitted. No sexual propositions of any kind allowed.
Basically, any behavior which causes others to feel uncomfortable is forbidden.
Sexually provocative clothing and jewelry is discouraged.
Overuse of alcohol and drug use are not tolerated.
Never stray from established nude areas.
Be polite, especially to rangers, police & sheriff's deputies.
Respect the property of others.
Respect and protect wildlife.
Obey parking regulations and all other posted rules.
Help control litter.
Speak up for your standards

Answer 5

Children should be allowed with their families.
If they banned children it would indicate that more than nudism is going on. Adults only nudist camps sounds more like sex camp.

As a responsible adult the parents should be aware that perverts like nudist camps and should leave the kids home.

Although nudism is natural so is the tendency for men to stare at naked women. You can't always be sure if the naked person you admire is an adult.

I wouldn't be comfortable with having strangers (or friends) looking at my children's naked bodies.

Answer 6

I don't see anything wrong with it. I have been to camps and you are right. It's not a sex thing or a pedophile hang out. I grew up in Germany and nudity was no big deal and then you come out here and everyone freaks out and immediately associates nudity with sex. That is so not true. The people who are calling you a pervert and stuff are probably under 18 and are undoubtedly a part of the "God Squad". I say do what you want and what feels right for you and your family. People will always object just like a pedophile would object to you not fondling your kids. You can't please everyone.

Answer 7

Reading to your additional details of question dismay me of reading it, why did you ask a question when you are just expecting one answer as a yes?, this is an open question for everybody and everyone has its own opinion, for me I would say no, I know that in this world we were born nude because as a symbol of innocence and freedom, but if you are parent in this kind of this world, do you think you would allow your child to go to a nudist camp? because I wouldn't allow my child to a attend a nudist camp especially of this world which rape is everywhere, perverts are everywhere, there are many ways for a child to go to camp for which they can express their freedom!

Answer 8

It would depend on the parents. I will not give you a definite "No" to your question. It is interesting that most nudist camps do allow children.

Children need to know modesty, however they should never feel ashamed of their bodies.

Answer 9

In theory, yes. In practice, living in a society where we don't see much nudity I might be slightly worried as a parent that a lot of naked kids prancing about might attract predators. But that's kinda secondary anyway.

The problem is, even tho I agree there shouldn't be anything unnatural, sexual or offensive about nudity, the fact of the matter is, because of the way we've set up society and the sexual context we've assigned to nudity, there is.

Your kids live in that society and are informed by - you don't have sole control over how they experience the world, they're a product of public standards like everyone else and will experience nudity in the context of those social standards. The fact that something shouldn't be a certain way, or doesn't have to be a certain way, doesn't mean it isn't that way.

Answer 10

Yes they should. I've only ever been to one nudist club, and that is in the UK. We only went for a tour, but we had to bring I.D. and passport photos. We were accompanied at all times, and if we would have joined, they would have made various checks into our background. Securtiy was very high on the list, so I think it was as safe as a clothed place. I don't see anything wrong with nudity, and I think its fine for children to see allsorts of naked bodies. Just going to the club once did wonders for my self-esteem, I felt happy with my body and totally at ease - something I'd never experiened before. If parents want to take their children, I think that is fine!