Can you walk around naked in front of your child? And if so, can you do it even after your child begins to understand and gain consciousness? And what do psychologists think?
A hasty movement as you get out of the shower or an unexpected entry of your child into your room while you are undressing can be the reason for him to see your body naked. In addition, in the summer months, and especially on vacation, it is very easy to forget and go around more "naked" in your house or holiday home, or a strong wave at sea leaves your private parts in plain view and leads to a an apocalyptic spectacle, which many might have described as "awesome".
You may have grown up in a family where your parents weren't used to being so "relaxed" about it. On
the other hand, there are also families who practice nudity on the
beach or live their typical daily life in naked conditions.
After
all, how "correct" and "healthy" is it for a child to see their parents
naked and how can the sight of an adult's naked body affect their
psychology?
As psychotherapist and childbirth and maternity consultant Zoe Tollman argues, there is nothing bad or traumatic for a child's psychology to see you naked . On the contrary, she claims that if you are relaxed and comfortable with your body, she will follow suit. "Hiding your body gives them the impression that nudity is a bad thing," she says.
"On
the contrary, the sight of the naked body (but without looking like
it's trying to hide or be ashamed of it) helps them realize what's right
and what's wrong and eventually learn to express themselves freely and
feel comfortable with who they are ».
Obviously, what he mentions applies to both sexes, but especially for girls he argues that it is even more important , because this way it is much easier for them to learn to love their bodies and have control over them."
This
view seems to be encouraged by Harry Lowe, a speaker from fathering
advice forum DaddiLife, who says there is not just one side of the coin.
Although he argues that this tactic strengthens the bonds between parent and child, Lowe believes that, often, the side that may feel most uncomfortable is not the children, but the parents .
"Let's not forget that there are people who, anyway, don't feel comfortable walking around naked even in their own home." Nevertheless,
she encourages the unbothered display of the naked body, since as she
says "When we feel with our bodies and project that image and sense of
self-confidence, it can have a positive effect on our child."
At this point, Dr. Tollman, however, has an important observation to make . That the most correct way to handle the issue is to respect the mood of our children. "If you realize that your child is starting to feel uncomfortable with the naked sight of your body, the best thing to do is to respect his wish and follow his example," she emphasizes, making it clear that then, it's time to wear clothes.

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