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When do they stop being naked?

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Elk · 29/03/2007 20:15

Been looking and I can't find a thread about this.
My dd1 has just turned four and still loves being naked. She very rarely has clothes on in the house/garden. I don't mind as it is nice to see a child being uninhibited and confident with their body. It is also very useful for scaring off Jehovah Witness' in my experience.
I have just about managed to persuade her that you keep your clothes on in other peoples houses but not always.
Anyway at what age will she want to start wearing clothes? Or will I be chasing her down the street in five years time shouting ' come back you forgot your clothes!'

OP posts:

misdee · 29/03/2007 20:17

never!

dd1 is 7 and still prone to the odd running about the garden nude moments.

podgybum · 07/04/2007 18:37

I found my daughter decided for me when she wanted to keep her clothes on. About 8 she wanted to keep pants on and it has progressed, now she won't even let dad in the bathroom or when she is getting changed (age 10). She now wants her own privacy.

margo1974 · 07/04/2007 18:40

My DHs cousin strips down to his boxers when he comes in from...work! He's about 27! (and he's not lean either)

SparklyGothKat · 07/04/2007 18:42

DS is 9 and still runs around naked if he gets the chance

Wallace · 07/04/2007 18:43

lol margo, my dh does that too

essbeebarmy · 07/04/2007 18:51

Message withdrawn

margo1974 · 07/04/2007 19:05

Wallace - I'll make sure I ring before I pop round to yours. And I'll shout "are you decent?" through the letterbox

MarsLady · 07/04/2007 19:07

DD2 was still careering around naked when she was 6. She would whip all her clothes off whenever possible (thankfully not at school or whilst we were out). I can't actually remember when it stopped. She would have to be naked to do a poo. I'm sure she was 7 and still doing this, but actually now she's 8.5 I don't remember it stopping.

The DTs now.... nekkid as jay birds as long as the day is long!

Babyramone · 09/04/2007 08:45

My DS while not exactly naked likes to have his bottom half free. Its easier for him and more comfy I think. (also has something to play with)
What I've found interesting is other peoples attitudes. While most other mums are fine , some even thinking it sweet. A couple have commented on how it's inappropriate behaviour!!![hmmm]
PMSL that he might never grow out of it.

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