My son is invited to another little boy's birthday party at a nudist colony. Should I let him go?

Question

The child's family lives at a nudist camp on the outskirts of town. i unerstand that the party will be in their home and neighbors will be there. what should I do? and is this a good opportunity to teach him abowt sex? he is six.

Answer 1

Don't listen to the advice that most have given you. I can tell by their answers that they are not real nudists. Use the same caution you would if he were invited to a clothed party. Make sure you know the people who are having the party. He will enjoy himself most likely and enjoy the freedom from clothes. He will most likely have some questions when he comes home - at his age they will probably not be sexual. Answer them naturally, frankly and to the point. Don't try to give him too much information at one time. I have been to many nudist resorts across the country and find that kids are natural nudists. If you have any further questions you may e-mail me at [e-mail] or IM me at nudistclub In any event I would appreciate it if you would let me know how it turned out.

Answer 2

There is a big difference between nudity and sex and people really need to learn to differentiate the two. The fact that many can't causes more trouble than most people realize.

I don't see a problem with him going to the party, but I would certainly not let him go without either you or his other parent being there with him. If by chance, the people at the nudist camp attend the party nude, you can use that opportunity to explain that the reason that you are clothed is because this is how you choose to live and you prefer it this way. And that that is how they prefer to live when they are at home. In some ways it will give you the chance to teach him about accepting others for their differences.

I do feel that six years old is much too young for teaching a child about sex. Gender differences is fine and you should discuss that. But not sex. He's much too young.

But I think ultimately, you must do what feels comfortable with you. If you are not comfortable with letting him go, then don't. I suggest asking the family of the boy having the party, what you can expect if you attend. I doubt they will take any offence to it. And if they do, then decline the invitation.

Answer 3

Wow, what a situation. And no, don't worry about the "sex" talk just yet. You'll know when he's ready for that because he'll ask other questions. And nudity doesn't always = sex. Being nude is natural to children, ever tried to make a toddler leave their clothes on? lol. It's near to impossible. We were born in this world like that and they feel comfortable in their own skin.

Ok, WELL, that depends on just how comfortable YOU, as a parent are. Also, I'm guessing everyone will be naked there?

Children at age six usually have little or no inhibitions about dropping their clothes, so chances are he'll be just fine, BUT what about you? Will you feel uncofortable, as I'm sure you're the one going to have to take him.

Another thing is, after the party, I'm sure he'll have questions. If he goes just assure him that while being nude is natural, it's only in private sittings like that where it's really appropriate. And let him know that while he enjoyed the party, it's not appropriate to let friends or teachers, or maybe even some family members, know that people there were naked. Other's might see it as a reason to hassle you.

Just talk to the parents of the child if you get a chance and ask what the situation will be. Will the people at the house be dressed or naked, and suggestions on how to best prepare your son.

Answer 4

Well hopefully those throwing the party would have enough sense not to use the party as a way to submit others to the Nudist lifestyle. However, if you are generally concerned then why not just ask them politely will anyone be coming to the party nude. If they say yes and you are uncomfortable with that then I suggest taking your child out that day instead of going to the party.

I do think 6 years old is a bit young to be teaching a child about sex but then again look at what they can get from TV. I'd like to think that our youth can enjoy their childhood before being made to take on such serious Adult issues.

I think the biggest way to solve your question is just ask yourself how do you truly feel about it. Afterall, you are the one raising your boy and will have to deal with any consequences that may come from it all. Good Luck with what you end up doing, its not an easy call.

Answer 5

Children are natural nudists given the opportunity to run or swim naked they have no problem with it. Nudity and sex are not the same thing, everyone spends at least some time each day nude but they are not always having sex. I think it would be fine and would be a good time to discuss the differences between the sexes rather than sex itself. As young as he is, it might quell his curiousity in later years. You should make your decision based on the character of the people involved and not the lifestyle. I'm sure it will be a childs birthday party and not an orgy.

Answer 6

that is not a common way of life. first ask the family if the neighbors will be nude during the party. (at nudist camps they do wear clothes) At 6 I think it's a little young to teach a unusual lifestyle and about sex other than body parts. We don't even explain indetail how babies are born to a 6 yr old. I personally would be very uncomfortable w/ this. Even if everyone is fully clothed you have to get to the home what about the surrounding area?

Answer 7

Sure, let him go. We were born naked, there's really nothing wrong with it. What is wrong is the perception that many people have the being naked has something to do with sex or perversion. This is far from the case and at a proper nudist setting the people attending are smart enough to understand that. It should be a really safe, non-threatening environment, regardless of whether there are some people unclothed there.

It could be a good opportunity for your son to gain an understanding of a lifestyle he wouldn't have otherwise been exposed to. He doesn't have to agree with it, but at least he'll have that experience - and he'll help make his friend's birthday a great day by being there.

Answer 8

The likely-hood is that everyone will be dressed, I'm sure your son wouldn't be the only non-nudist child to be invited.

I would suggest you go to as you may lose some of your hang-ups about non-sexual nudity - nudism isn't about sex and it certainly isn't the orgy that non-nudists think, or maybe hope, it is. It's just normal people doing normal things but, where practical, simply not wearing un-necessary clothing.

Answer 9

NO WAY!!!! If he knows the child and the child wears clothes let him take him the gift but explain that your not imbarassed or don't want him to think it's wrong you're just not ready for him to see all that yet and don't think he's mature enough. After you get home you can tell him that there are differnt kinds of people and their belief. And maybe you can go next year! And that they're not wierd and it's not polite to laugh!

Answer 10

NO! What is wrong with the people that live at the nudist camp? Do not subject your son to this. It is not appropriate to have a small child's birthday party at a nudist camp. If grown, mature adults chose to live that way then more power to them. But a child should be allowed to have a normal childhood...one where people where clothes. Living that way is a decision to be made by adults...not one forced on children. Sorry, back to your question...

Again the answer is NO.