Nudity - and your children
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I also grew up in a house with one bathroom and saw my parents naked quite a bit. I turned out just fine with no psychological damage from seeing my parents naked. Once I got older (12-13) I knew to just walk away and talk to them threw the door or whatever, but it was no big deal.0
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Did she say that?
Another thing: we use the correct terminology in our house. Because when you're 16 and going to your first gynecological appointment and you've never referred to it as anything but a "woo-woo," it makes the doctor visit even more uncomfortable than it is to begin with. It took me YEARS to be able to say "vagina" without blushing. How ridiculous. Penis and vagina and breast are not dirty words. Why do we teach our children that they are?"winkers" and "woo-woos"0 -
Did she say that?
Another thing: we use the correct terminology in our house. Because when you're 16 and going to your first gynecological appointment and you've never referred to it as anything but a "woo-woo," it makes the doctor visit even more uncomfortable than it is to begin with. It took me YEARS to be able to say "vagina" without blushing. How ridiculous. Penis and vagina and breast are not dirty words. Why do we teach our children that they are?"winkers" and "woo-woos"
No, but when you avoid the words, it does make it seem like the words are wrong somehow. And I was simply contrasting those words with the real ones, and why WE use the real words.0 -
I think its completely normal and fine. I have three boys and the older two (4 and 7) are often barging into the bathroom while I'm showering and yanking back the curtain to tell me something... usually to tattle on the other one.
this makes me laugh! this is my house exactly!!0 -
Did she say that?
Another thing: we use the correct terminology in our house. Because when you're 16 and going to your first gynecological appointment and you've never referred to it as anything but a "woo-woo," it makes the doctor visit even more uncomfortable than it is to begin with. It took me YEARS to be able to say "vagina" without blushing. How ridiculous. Penis and vagina and breast are not dirty words. Why do we teach our children that they are?"winkers" and "woo-woos"
No, but when you avoid the words, it does make it seem like the words are wrong somehow. And I was simply contrasting those words with the real ones, and why WE use the real words.
FYI we use the correct terminology as well and i have never ever almost accidentally asked my gyno to examine my woo woo. Im 37.0 -
Did she say that?
Another thing: we use the correct terminology in our house. Because when you're 16 and going to your first gynecological appointment and you've never referred to it as anything but a "woo-woo," it makes the doctor visit even more uncomfortable than it is to begin with. It took me YEARS to be able to say "vagina" without blushing. How ridiculous. Penis and vagina and breast are not dirty words. Why do we teach our children that they are?"winkers" and "woo-woos"
No, but when you avoid the words, it does make it seem like the words are wrong somehow. And I was simply contrasting those words with the real ones, and why WE use the real words.
FYI we use the correct terminology as well and i have never ever almost accidentally asked my gyno to examine my woo woo. Im 37.
Ohhhhhkay... first of all, when you use "winkers and woo-woos" in your post, it kind of makes it seem like that's what you call them at home. Secondly, I didn't say, "Hey you dummy, you shouldn't use those words, you should use the right ones." I explained why WE use the correct terminology in our house, because your post made me think of that. It goes back to what I said earlier in this thread about communicating with your children about their bodies, so I mentioned it. I wasn't trying to start crap with you or anybody, I was just discussing the topic at hand.0 -
Did she say that?
Another thing: we use the correct terminology in our house. Because when you're 16 and going to your first gynecological appointment and you've never referred to it as anything but a "woo-woo," it makes the doctor visit even more uncomfortable than it is to begin with. It took me YEARS to be able to say "vagina" without blushing. How ridiculous. Penis and vagina and breast are not dirty words. Why do we teach our children that they are?"winkers" and "woo-woos"
No, but when you avoid the words, it does make it seem like the words are wrong somehow. And I was simply contrasting those words with the real ones, and why WE use the real words.
FYI we use the correct terminology as well and i have never ever almost accidentally asked my gyno to examine my woo woo. Im 37.
Aw, boomboom... you wouldn't let the doctor see your woo woo??0 -
Did she say that?
Another thing: we use the correct terminology in our house. Because when you're 16 and going to your first gynecological appointment and you've never referred to it as anything but a "woo-woo," it makes the doctor visit even more uncomfortable than it is to begin with. It took me YEARS to be able to say "vagina" without blushing. How ridiculous. Penis and vagina and breast are not dirty words. Why do we teach our children that they are?"winkers" and "woo-woos"
No, but when you avoid the words, it does make it seem like the words are wrong somehow. And I was simply contrasting those words with the real ones, and why WE use the real words.
FYI we use the correct terminology as well and i have never ever almost accidentally asked my gyno to examine my woo woo. Im 37.
and i personally find penis and vagina boring. we like to keep it light and fun in my house. But hey to each his own. You can have your penis and vaginas and we will have our winkers and woo-woos. Also MY ENTIRE family, extended family, husbands, wives, cousins aunts and uncles say WOO WOOS AND WINKERS! But we also like to have fun too. Shameful0 -
Did she say that?
Another thing: we use the correct terminology in our house. Because when you're 16 and going to your first gynecological appointment and you've never referred to it as anything but a "woo-woo," it makes the doctor visit even more uncomfortable than it is to begin with. It took me YEARS to be able to say "vagina" without blushing. How ridiculous. Penis and vagina and breast are not dirty words. Why do we teach our children that they are?"winkers" and "woo-woos"
No, but when you avoid the words, it does make it seem like the words are wrong somehow. And I was simply contrasting those words with the real ones, and why WE use the real words.
FYI we use the correct terminology as well and i have never ever almost accidentally asked my gyno to examine my woo woo. Im 37.
Ohhhhhkay... first of all, when you use "winkers and woo-woos" in your post, it kind of makes it seem like that's what you call them at home. Secondly, I didn't say, "Hey you dummy, you shouldn't use those words, you should use the right ones." I explained why WE use the correct terminology in our house, because your post made me think of that. It goes back to what I said earlier in this thread about communicating with your children about their bodies, so I mentioned it. I wasn't trying to start crap with you or anybody, I was just discussing the topic at hand.
that is what we call them at home. but when necessary we say vagina and penis too. we do say *kitten* alot too. there really isnt another word for that is there?0 -
and i personally find penis and vagina boring. we like to keep it light and fun in my house. But hey to each his own. You can have your penis and vaginas and we will have our winkers and woo-woos. Also MY ENTIRE family, extended family, husbands, wives, cousins aunts and uncles say WOO WOOS AND WINKERS! But we also like to have fun too. Shameful
Come on now, I wasn't attacking you. There's no need to get so sarcastic or imply that we don't have fun just because we use the words penis and vagina. I'm glad you all have a good time.0 -
Did she say that?
Another thing: we use the correct terminology in our house. Because when you're 16 and going to your first gynecological appointment and you've never referred to it as anything but a "woo-woo," it makes the doctor visit even more uncomfortable than it is to begin with. It took me YEARS to be able to say "vagina" without blushing. How ridiculous. Penis and vagina and breast are not dirty words. Why do we teach our children that they are?"winkers" and "woo-woos"
No, but when you avoid the words, it does make it seem like the words are wrong somehow. And I was simply contrasting those words with the real ones, and why WE use the real words.
FYI we use the correct terminology as well and i have never ever almost accidentally asked my gyno to examine my woo woo. Im 37.
Aw, boomboom... you wouldn't let the doctor see your woo woo??
i know, bad boomboom bad. i will however let the gyno view my vagina.0 -
that is what we call them at home. but when necessary we say vagina and penis too. we do say *kitten* alot too. there really isnt another word for that is there?
Yep. "*kitten*." But I tend to save that one for when my kids are being buttholes and I need to let them know. :laugh:0 -
that is what we call them at home. but when necessary we say vagina and penis too. we do say *kitten* alot too. there really isnt another word for that is there?
:drinker: *kitten*... All I can think of is when I taught my son how to correctly say Uranus...0 -
It's kind of funny to me how many people are... naked people. Who knew? I don't fold laundry, do any household chores, etc., when naked. Shower direct to robe direct to clothes. But I don't particularly like catching my naked backside in the mirror
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It's kind of funny to me how many people are... naked people. Who knew? I don't fold laundry, do any household chores, etc., when naked. Shower direct to robe direct to clothes. But I don't particularly like catching my naked backside in the mirror
It's kind of funny to me that I consider myself fairly prudish, but we're not concerned about being naked at home. Naked's ok. I don't want to sit on my couch naked, but that's mostly because I get cold. :laugh:0 -
It's kind of funny to me how many people are... naked people. Who knew? I don't fold laundry, do any household chores, etc., when naked. Shower direct to robe direct to clothes. But I don't particularly like catching my naked backside in the mirror
im with you on this. not my most flattering side.0 -
Yes. Heaven forbid we should have a laugh here.
and i personally find penis and vagina boring. we like to keep it light and fun in my house. But hey to each his own. You can have your penis and vaginas and we will have our winkers and woo-woos. Also MY ENTIRE family, extended family, husbands, wives, cousins aunts and uncles say WOO WOOS AND WINKERS! But we also like to have fun too. ShamefulFYI we use the correct terminology as well and i have never ever almost accidentally asked my gyno to examine my woo woo. Im 37.0 -
We all know the real word, but we use "poopmaker" just for fun.we do say *kitten* alot too. there really isnt another word for that is there?0 -
It's kind of funny to me how many people are... naked people. Who knew? I don't fold laundry, do any household chores, etc., when naked. Shower direct to robe direct to clothes. But I don't particularly like catching my naked backside in the mirror
It's kind of funny to me that I consider myself fairly prudish, but we're not concerned about being naked at home. Naked's ok. I don't want to sit on my couch naked, but that's mostly because I get cold. :laugh:
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We all know the real word, but we use "poopmaker" just for fun.we do say *kitten* alot too. there really isnt another word for that is there?
It's more a poopshooter than a poopmaker... but I'm catchin what you're throwin there, EEG ;-)0 -
I consider it inappropriate after the age of 3 but then again I don't have kids so my opinion may change in the future.
I think I'd think differently if it was a daughter instead of a son. For instance, my best friend has a little girl and I don't think it's a problem if she sees her mom's boobs, but if she saw her dad's butt or penis, I'd be creeped out. But if they had a son, and the son saw the dad's butt or something I wouldn't think it to be a big deal.0 -
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We all know the real word, but we use "poopmaker" just for fun.we do say *kitten* alot too. there really isnt another word for that is there?
casa de caca tambien!0 -
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My four year old sees me naked regularly. He likes to barge in right as I get out of the shower, as I'm getting dressed, as I'm getting right out of bed, etc. It's not a big deal. It's all normal and just part of the body for us.
That said, it's no wonder that kids growing up nowadays have such a f*cked up view on sex. We project onto them that the human body is something that should never be exposed, basically indicating that it's shameful to see it, etc. But then pop culture blasts images of nearly-nude models in magazines, TV, mall displays, etc and then even go so far as to sell skimpy clothing to young girls, padded bras to pre-teens etc. Talk about sending a completely mixed message! It's like teaching your kids that the body is something to be ashamed of in an effort to keep them 'modest' but then wave sexualized images, movies, etc in front of their faces. THEN people turn around and say that things like breastfeeding a baby is indecent! WUT?1?!?!?!?0 -
True. it started with the dog, actually. We coined the name for his anal sphincter when we'd see it flex as he'd bark. Hilarious.
It's more a poopshooter than a poopmaker... but I'm catchin what you're throwin there, EEG ;-)
We all know the real word, but we use "poopmaker" just for fun.we do say *kitten* alot too. there really isnt another word for that is there?0 -
My take was always, if they are old enough to remember it, then probably not a good idea. It's not something I would make a huge issue of, but I know how my teenage boys feel/felt at the thought of certain things regarding their mom. And I think I did right by them, by making sure they didn't grow up with that image. That's also the case with my daughter. I may be wrong about it. (Sex, body parts and all that were always discussed, nothing was off limits except detailed information of mine and dads encounters) But i just have images of my mom nude, and I was never comfortable with that. And so I didn't want to have those lingering thoughts/feelings/images for my kids.
Also I think if your five year old isn't able to be alone a few minutes while you take a shower (considering safety is in place) for whatever reason, I have a son who could NOT be left a lone for one minute, then showering should probably take place while he's asleep. I think at 5 they really need to start learning boundaries, whether or not your comfortable with him seeing you nude or not.
Just my thoughts, it's certainly your house, and your child, and having been a single mom of 3 for ten years, I know how difficult that can be.
Perhaps I need to clarify something... The boy isn't IN the shower with me. He's playing - alone in another part of the house - while I take a shower. But I leave the door cracked open so I can hear if he yells.
I think this is my conclusion after reading through everyone's replies (thank you all btw)....
If he's not comfortable seeing me nude - he can stay playing. He doesn't need to come in the bathroom during that minute it takes to dry off and throw on my robe :happy: He's smart enough to know there are boobs behind that bathroom door :blushing:0 -
We all know the real word, but we use "poopmaker" just for fun.we do say *kitten* alot too. there really isnt another word for that is there?
My daughter has to say BUTT....
But it also goes with the motion of sticking it out and pointing to it....
Shes four.....*palm to forehead*0 -
Breasts aren't exactly a sex organ, are they? They're pretty much just a common fetish amongst men. I know that in some cities, women can legally walk around without their shirts on. (Nobody DOES, but... you CAN lol).
I don't think it matters. I don't have children, so I can't give much of an opinion.0 -
I consider it inappropriate after the age of 3 but then again I don't have kids so my opinion may change in the future.
I think I'd think differently if it was a daughter instead of a son. For instance, my best friend has a little girl and I don't think it's a problem if she sees her mom's boobs, but if she saw her dad's butt or penis, I'd be creeped out. But if they had a son, and the son saw the dad's butt or something I wouldn't think it to be a big deal.
I can see your boobs right now, and I'm over the age of 3... :bigsmile:0
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