Why should Britney's nudity in front of her children be an issue?

Question

I am, along with many if not most Americans,
absolutely disgusted at her irresponsible/negligent manner of parenting. Illicit drug use by a mother is absolutely NOT
acceptable. HOWEVER, simple family nudity in front of kids is NOT illegal, nor should this particluar behaviour be made an issue. There are many nudist/naturist families who chuse to go around nude in their homes, mother and father included. Again, this is NOT illegal! What say you?

lol baserunner.....I'm a nudist and I disagree, but as Larry the Cable Guy would say, "I don't care who you are, THAT'S funny right there."
lol....:-)

olschoolmom, I never knew that tidbit, but you're right, that's just ultra-wrong!

KooriGirl, you capture my exact sentiments. Couldn't have said it better myself.

Finchy, I pretty much agree with you except for the thoughts you present in your last paragraph. I generally dislike it when we judge women's bodies - it objectifies them, commodifies them, and DOES indeed play a causative role in so many girls/young women developing bad thoughts regarding body-image. This leads to some of them becoming anorexic/bulimic...

Wolfmuslim, you are of course entitled to your views, beliefs, and practices. You have EVERY right to rear your children in as conservative a manner as you wish, but that does not mean that you should condemn parents whose culture allows for different practices.

Good point/distinction, musicpanther.
I like the name 2 :-)

Answer 1

My wife and I are nudists, raising a nudist family. We obviously see no problem with being undressed around each other. We've also taken our children to nude beaches and resorts with no issue. Our kids have been nude in appropriate locations as well.

There's a line between simple nudity and sexuality, but of course you knew this as a nudist. Most Americans cannot see the distinction, however, and continue to blur the concepts. They immediately feel that family nudity means sexual abuse is occurring, while that isn't necessarily the case.

Britney is not the model example of a parent. I'm not saying anyone is perfect, but there are some choices which seem natural for parents - watch out for your kids, take care of them, don't subject them to seeing you wig out on drugs, etc... I think the common-sense factor is lacking in her life, but then again we are on the outside looking in. Perhaps things are different than they appear.

Answer 2

I'm with Melissa, Laura, and moosey, above me. Until the children get to a certain age parental nudity should not be an issue. I have 5 children and they don't seem to be scared for life from the nudity that has been in our home when they where children. But you do have to know your limits and the maturity of the child. With some it may be 4 years old and others when they reach 5. But they need to know and learn from our teachings. Many a child imitates there parent. So be a good example there our treasure's from heaven. Be careful what you do with your treasure.

Answer 3

Nudity in the home is fine with me. I wouldn't do it mostly because I'm not comfortable walking around naked. LOL But when your mother is on the news flashing herself all over the place it's bound to affect the children. Her life is watched by everyone. In ten years those children [and all their classmates] are going to see that on VH1 or something and it's going to embrass them.

If she's alone and nobody is showing it all over t.v. then fine. If it's something they do as a family. Ok, but when Mommy is out getting drunk and showing her goodies to the world I think that's where it becomes a problem.

And I just saw that thing about Make A Wish. That's horrible. She could have taken a little time to do that. I feel very sad for that child.

Answer 4

I absolutely agree! Her kids are way too young for this to be an issue. And honestly, I'm not a nudest family but there are times my 6 year old has seen one of us nude( water park showers, beach changing rooms, or just walked in when I was changing for work). We have taught him about privacy so if it does happen he knows to look away or close the door so I may have my privacy, but its not the end of the world. He goes to the men's room by himself if my husband isn't around, but If we go to a waterpark or the beach he's staying right by me. I'd rather him see a flash of me changing than a stanger molesting him or taking him. I think most mom's would do the same.

Answer 5

I personally have "experimented" with social nudity. I found it strange when I saw families totally bare at resorts, but that's their choice.

As for Britney's choice of being nude to her boys, I feel that they might end up growing a "little" disturbed. I could be wrong, but right now, as crazy as it seems, K-Fed might be the better parent than Britney. Years ago we said that Britney was better--but before her downhill spiral.

Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I honestly don't see a problem with it, i take showers and baths with my daughter all the time, its getting harder now tho cuz she always wants to grab my nipples, which hurts allot! Yes, the drug use is a problem, that's putting her kids in danger, but what the heck kind of danger are her kids gonna be in just by seeing mommy naked?

Answer 7

Britney's ANYTHING in front of her kids should be an issue. She is a very negative role model and it's better for the kids to be put into a different home than to have to suffer through her negative parenting skills.

Answer 8

I agree Nudity in family or even in public at apprpriate places like nude beaches, national parks, national forests etc shoul not be illegal, Because Nudity is Freedom in mind body and soul Being nude is our natural condition as we were made by the creator, I see nothing wrong with simple nudism as long as its not perverted or ppl engaged in act of sexual things,
Being nude is not about sex at all its about sensula awareness of nature and yourself and being happy with what you are, Viva NIF

Answer 9

I agree...Britney's a poor mother and does a lot of things wrong in relation to parenting her kids, but nudity isn't one of them. With my family, we're all very comfortable with our bodies, and don't see anything at all wrong with going nude in front of each other...it hasn't affected my children in any way whatsoever. They know to be dressed out in public, and around other people, but at home we like to relax and not be all prudish and silly about our bodies when we are in front of each other.

Answer 10

No its not illegal! What the heck how would I get dress shut the door on my 1 year old son and not watch him so he can get into stuff or hurt himself? I dont know what I would do! I do however think there is an age when to stop doing this. I mean when the children know what they are looking at I think you can stop but at this age they are able to watch themselves!