To think parents really should put some clothing on kids in public?

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At the beach, water fountains in parks and so on, there’s always at least one parent who lets their children charge around without a stitch on.

I just find it really inappropriate. Prepared for a flaming but I do!

I agree with pp, the NSPCC message about privates are for parents and doctors etc is not clear to children if they run around public spaces naked. Why do they need to? Pants/knickers or swim wear perfectly acceptable. Why do we always have to push ‘freedom’ these days?

What age are you talking about?

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I'm more concerned about them getting burnt or getting sand in uncomfortable places.

@boopsy put it perfectly!

Why do people think there are paedophiles everywhere? And that a paedophile at the beach will only be interested in naked children?? Do you honestly think the paedophile will instantly be uninterested in your child because they're wearing trunks??

I can understand if they are in nappies you would want to take the nappy off (as long as you know they are not going to poo) and if you are unprepared and without a swim nappy you would have to let them play naked. If they are in pants they should keep them on though. If the water play is planned then it is easy enough to take a spare T-shirt and pants for children to change into.

The mixed message is that the very people (parents, close relatives) that you're comfortable with showing your child's genitalia to are 9 times out of 10 the ones most likely to abuse them. Far more likely to be grandad than the bloke having his sarnie in the park at lunchtime. If that NSPCC message is real, it's shocking.

I'm with you op. At least let them wear a nappy or knickers or pants. There's absolutely no need for anyone, child or other, to walk around with their private parts on show. It doesn't make them have more fun let them have a bit of privacy and let them learn that no it's not normal to run round outside in the nude.

I totally agree op.

There is no chance that my DH or I would allow our 2 DC’s to do that.

I feel I have to look elsewhere perhaps.

That's your issue to deal with, or not.

I'd let my 2 yr son run around naked in the garden (if he wanted obv) but prob not on the beach or at a water park. I'd strip him down to a nappy / swim nappy - at least so his bits were covered to avoid any sun-cream dilemma and also ensure no 'mess' was created (ahem!)
I feel a bit awkward when I see a child running around naked... but maybe I'm just projecting my adult sensitivities on them! My mum has photos of me running round naked on the beach when I was up to 4/5 years old... makes me embarrassed even now!

Just look elsewhere then OP. Problem solved.

Only reason I can think of why not is sun burn!

I totally agree too OP. I just don't think it is necessary for anyone to be totally naked in public.
You wouldn't let them walk round Tesco naked so why is ok at the beach or park etc?
They're not going to have less fun by wearing a swim nappy or swimming cossie

I sgrrre too op. Mine were allowed to in the garden but not in public. I think swimming costumes are cute on kids anyway

It’s not that simple though cuntinuous

I do look elsewhere, and I shouldn’t have to.

Well you said you felt you had to look elsewhere OP. Given that, in fact, you don't actually have the right not to be exposed to naked children in public, this would seem to be your best way of dealing with it.

For me it's not the nakedness itself that's the issue, it's more of a hygiene thing. Let's face it small children aren't great at wiping, shall we say.

I don't fancy sitting on a bench where someone's bare wee-hole and poo-hole has been. That's how I've explained it to my kids (who would otherwise prefer to be full time naked).

Yeah I wouldn't want that either honeylulu. The hygiene is also the reason I wouldn't like a young child being naked in a supermarket either.

I do not want to have to see other people arses or genitals whether male of female adult or child.We have public decency laws for a reason

I don't really care if kids are running around naked splashing about. I'm not offended or uncomfortable in a "omg a bare butt " way.

However

Sand in or on private areas can't be comfortable .

Sitting on public seats with no underwear is a bit grim

Non potty trained children should have a nappy on. Letting them.pee or poo in public areas is gross.

But you kimda expect some nudity atba beach from kids and adults so don't frequent beaches if it bothers you

I don’t mind kids running about naked but I do tend to put pants on my DD and DS when at beach etc.

I’m not sure why, I just prefer that they’re covered in the region.

Do these public decency laws definitely relate to toddlers then? Is there case law on the matter?

I think a child who is still in nappies or pull ups are fine to do this, so anywhere under the age of around 4 I guess?

Once a nappy gets wet in water it puffs out like a balloon, swim nappies can be expensive and don't do much imo!

If they are potty/toilet trained thou then just leave their pants on that they already have on and bring a couple of spares with you.