Since the beginning, naturism has been a family movement. Because its adherents believed that all of humanity would benefit, it was natural that children should be included. In part 1 we focused on the scholarly research which suggests that there is no evidence that children are harmed by non-sexualized social nudity, and good reason to believe they benefit. For the second segment we hear from five parents: Samii, Gillian, Nate, Nikki, and Lauren; who explain why they are raising their children as naturists while they answer many frequently asked questions and address common concerns.
Links to useful information and items mentioned in this episode:
- Children and Naturism – part 1
- YouTube video – Children in Naturism (Jan.5/23 edit: the video was temporarily unavailable because of a technical problem with the audio. Because YouTube does not allow video replacement, the URL changed when the corrected version was uploaded. We apologize for any confusion this has caused.)
- YouTube video – 1984 W5 episode “Naked City”
- Podcast episode on Cap d’Agde, Naked City
- Book: “Naked Child: Growing Up Without Shame” by Dennis Craig Smith – Worldcat list of libraries where you can borrow the book
- The Naturist Society’s Bibliography of non-fiction works (includes academic papers on children and nudity)
- “Children, Social Nudity and Academic Research” by Mark Storey from Nude & Natural 23.4
- “Children Deserve Better” by British Naturism
- Children in Naturism FAQ by Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
- Family Weekend at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
Photo: Mom and child at the beach at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park
Episode CXLVII
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As a father and step-grandfather the issue of children’s relationship with Naturism has always interested and worried me. IMO it’s the most important aspect of Naturism and the one that is most problematic. Which is why opponents to Naturism so often cite children when attacking the lifestyle.
It is definitely a topic which generates a lot of powerful emotions from textiles. But it is also SO important! You might like the latest Bare Oaks blog: https://www.bareoaks.ca/children-need-naturism/