I have a 6 and a half year old. I never close doors when i take a shower or bath and he comes in their and talks to me. He follows me around too when i am getting dressed. I never think nothing of it because he's not even staring at my body, just talking to me. But my husband freaks out about it and thinks it's inappropriate. What do you think?
2007-10-01 01:15:21 · 22 answers · asked by Cutie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
No. Perfectly normal. Perfectly innocent. We don't make a big deal about nudity in our house. My kids still bust in when I'm taking a bath. We talk, they leave, not a big deal. My oldest son stopped this around 9 or 10. At the same time we started to respect his privacy as well. As kids move into puberty they develop their own sense of comfort with nudity. Your husband sounds a little uptight. Let him freak out while you continue to be yourself. I think making a big deal out of nudity at a young age teaches kids that there is something wrong with the human body. There isn't. It's perfectly natural. Discuss your views with your husband, this is more about background than anything. Good luck :)
2007-10-01 03:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there is anything wrong with it. He is just a child and doesn't understand, and considering the fact that you carried him in your belly for nine months and then gave birth to him, I don't think there is any issue. Why are so many of the responses against this? He is an innocent young child and there is nothing perverted with plain nudity between a mother and her children. The problem is that society has taken the innocence out of a natural occurence (I mean mankind hasn't always had doors and clothes) and twisted it into something that is seen as wrong. I have a young daughter, and while I will not purposely parade around naked, I certainly won't hide it. Your child should be taught that in the privacy of his own home, and if he so desires that there is nothing wrong with nudity.
2007-10-01 01:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by chrisj0j0 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a daughter that just turned 5 and she sees me, her father and her week old baby brother naked.
A lot of people would disagree, but I would rather her know what boy and girl parts look like than spend her early teens trying to find out. I figure if she knows, she won't be as curious.
I tell her about inappropriate touch and, of course, she's not allowed to touch anyone's private parts. If (god forbid) anyone should ever touch her she would know the medical names for the parts and be able to tell me what had happened.
I don't think nudity is that big of a deal. We're all born naked, but I would use this as an opportunity to teach your son about anatomy and what is ok and what's not.
2007-10-01 01:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by ambertmbg1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They say that children start to notice a difference and "care" at about 5. My son is 4 and I try to never let him see me naked. (there are those times he busts into the bathroom too) The only thing is that you want to make sure that he knows when you are naked it should be a private thing. If you show him you want privacy in the shower, getting dressed, He'll see that. My 4 yr old won't get dressed with or go to the bathroom with just anyone. It's only 4 people. (usually myself or hubby, but my mom and sister babysit) You might want to start a transition into it. This is just my opinion though. :0)
2007-10-01 01:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At this point your son is still innocent. Soon he will be around others who are make suggesting remarks about a woman's body and at that time he'll start looking at you in a different way. Better to stray away from this practice now while he's still too innocent to really look at your female body. Your husband is right. But you need to be careful how you handle it since he'll be confused as to why he's not allowed to be in your presence when you are naked. I'd read some books or go on line for advice on how to handle it.
2007-10-01 01:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by Blondie 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have a 6-year old cousin and he doesn't know about any of those stuff yet so i don't think a six-year old would understand. kids usually start learning about those stuff at the age of 10-12.. i hope i helped out even just a little bit =]
2007-10-01 01:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by xxTwilightxx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Strict discipline. A good mother knows when to be extremely strict when they want their children to learn. If the child persists in being naked and running around the house then a good smack to the bottom will do the trick.
2016-05-17 23:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 06:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think there is anything wrong with it.
Your child is just noticing differences in bodies and body perception.
I would not make a big deal about it as it is a part of growing.
Give it another few years before you consider closing the door.
2007-10-01 01:21:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I would say he is too old. For a girl it wouldn't matter for you, and for your husband it wouldn't really matter for your son. But at around the age of 4 a child doesn't need to see their parent of the same sex naked.
2007-10-01 01:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by Esther D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋