I don't do it on purpose. Sometimes when I'm in the shower or dressing in my room my son walks in. It doesn't seem to bother him but I'm not sure. I try to keep my doors locked but with 2 other kids it seems to be impossible to get any privacy. The other 2 kids are 4 (girl) and 2 (boy).
2007-05-29 08:05:30 · 21 answers · asked by sugarplum 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Eh, it happens. I wouldn't walk around the house naked for funsies or anything, but he shouldn't end up too traumatized or anything. Teaching him to knock before entering a closed door might be a good strategy. :)
2007-05-29 08:11:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mara 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not at 6 years old. My son did the same thing when he was 6. Now when he starts asking what's this or what's that, then you should try your best to not let him see you unless you are ready to answer those questions now. LOL. I guess at 6, that is a good time to teach him when he sees a door shut, he is to knock before entering. I did that with my son, he is 11 now and still remembers to knock first. Thank God!!! LOL
2007-05-29 08:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by Caleb's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not a prude by any means, but I don't think it's a good idea. If you have a man living with you try to shower when he's home, so that he can insure your privacy. If not, then try harder to make sure your door is locked. The child could find it upsetting and also the memory will stay with him when he's older. You are his mother. Get it?
2007-05-29 08:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by crazywoman88 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Personally I think it's fine. Being a mom with a couple kids, it's hard to get any privacy. And this way theyre used to it, and know that it's normal to be naked. It's your body and it's nothing to be ashamed off. And this way, if they accidentally see you no ones embarrassed. It just fine, my mom was naked around our family and it was normal. It was never weird or awkward (except when I'd forget to tell her we were havign company over) Don't worry about it too much
2007-05-29 08:11:04 · answer #4 · answered by cait5156 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing inherently wrong with being naked. I wouldn't just run around naked all day but I think it is worse if you make a big deal if he accidentally sees you naked. Just teach your children that if your bedroom or the bathroom door is shut they need to knock and wait for you to give them permission before they enter. You have to teach them to respect your privacy.
2007-05-29 09:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by kat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do you really think it is that traumatic? Do you mean to say that he hasn't seen you naked since the day he was born? My guess is that in 4 years it will be traumatic for him for you to see HIM naked, but for crying out loud not a child happening to see his mother without clothing. You are wrapped too tightly. You weren't born with clothing, neither was he. Do you think he is going to run off to KG or first grade and tell the fellas that he saw moms boobs? and if he did, do you think he would be the first one? and if so, would anyone care? Lemme answer that for you. No.
2007-05-29 09:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by ninety9point8 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem with this at all. I'm not sure at which point it becomes something we "shouldn't" do but at 6 it shouldn't be an issue. I'd like to know at which point it became wrong to appear as we really are in our naked form. However, for society, I'd avoid it around 10 years of age for sure.
2007-05-29 08:14:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff Lewis 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no that just doesnt happen. I have 4 boys ages 8,6,6,4. They do not see me naked. When im in the bath i leave the door open, but i shut the shower curtain. When i get out to get dressed i make sure i can reach my towel from the tub. Then i wrap in a towel walk to my room, shut my door and lock it and take 5 mins to get dressed. They have never seen me naked, and i dont think any 6 year old should see you that way
2007-05-29 08:25:47 · answer #8 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
As long as it isn't done on purpose. At the age of 6, I think your child should know about the parts of the male and female body. I would rather teach him/her about rather than him.her hear about from a child at school. Being upfront with your child always helps and it builds a better communication environment between mother and child.
2007-05-29 08:11:44 · answer #9 · answered by sommore101 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There's absolutely nothing wrong with it. You aren't doing anything sexual in front of him. The human form is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, we nudists are undressed our their families all the time - with no ill effects!
Society tries to force us to believe that our bodies are evil or ugly and must be constantly covered, but this isn't true. Nudity is perfectly fine in appropriate situations.
2007-05-30 12:05:47 · answer #10 · answered by Dave 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋