I am planning my very first trip to a naturist resort. The resort is family friendly, but do allow singes. My question for the more experienced members is: How did you deal with the fact that you will be nude in front of children? I understand that my body is certainly nothing special, and that as family nudists, the children have seen more naked bodies in their short lives than I have in my entire lifetime, but the thought is still a bit......uncomfortable. Advice?
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- MEMemberMay 20, 2026[quote]I am planning my very first trip to a naturist resort. The resort is family friendly, but do allow singes. My question for the more experienced members is: How did you deal with the fact that you will be nude in front of children? I understand that my body is certainly nothing special, and that as family nudists, the children have seen more naked bodies in their short lives than I have in my entire lifetime, but the thought is still a bit......uncomfortable. Advice?[/quote] Its nothing at all. Its no different than being around adults other that kids being kids. If you dont like children you wouldnt enjoy them their. Now if you had nefarious thoughts, that would make me absolutely cringe! I see very few children when I go. I love young children energy, makes me smile and remember when I raised mine many years ago. What is the old saying? Youth is wasted on the young. lolReactReply
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SteveMay 20, 2026If you find yourself actually interacting with a kid, make some effort to interact with a parent as well, if only to identify them and make brief eye contact and exchange a smile. Otherwise, just realize that you are an entirely invisible part of the background to a kid.
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dennisMay 20, 2026For me...
If i do not know them i ask the parent if they are ok with the child interacting with me. Never had a no because i always check first.ReactReply - J.
J.May 20, 2026The kids literally won't give a thought that everyone (including themselves) are nude. The youngest ones haven't even been taught society's rules about nudity yet. The older ones know that the resort is a safe place and are used to being nude. The teenagers are probably sitting in a chair in the shade, wrapped in a towel and glued to their phones.
Our resort is family friendly and there are several children there all summer. My only thought seeing them is "I wish my parents had taken me here when I was their age!" All of the members know who the kids are and who their parents are, so we all keep an eye out for them.
ReactReply - MAMattOriginal PosterMay 20, 2026
Oh....there will be nothing nefarious about it in the slightest. I will mostly avoid children, as I do normally. But, as it's my first time being nude in a social setting, it will be an adjustment to start with. Add to that the fact that there will likely be children present (it's a Saturday in the summer), makes it even more of an adjustment. I've never been casually nude in front of anyone, much less a kid. But, I guess you're all right.....they won't even notice as they're so conditioned to adult nudity. It was just something that crossed my mind as I made the reservation. Just one more adjustment to make as I acclimate to the lifestyle.
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Yea, most fears stem from thinking too much. Just treat it as going to any resort that has their special rules. You just don't have to wear clothes.
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nudonyMay 21, 2026I get it. For a newbie the idea of being completely naked in front of children can seem...uncomfortable. But they are more than likely not even going to pay you any attention. Assuming there are even any children there...
The first time my wife went to a nudist resort, there were about a semi-dozen preteens there that day. And she was very much leery about interacting with them. And then a young boy kicked a ball over to her in the pool area; and invited her to toss it back. Next thing she knew she was tossing that ball back and forth with him; and lost any concern about being naked in front of him, as he clearly didn't care. His parents were nearby, and consenting.
Interacting with nudist kids should require consent/approval from the parents. Even though there have been cases where a child interacted with us before we had a chance to interact with the parent(s); who were usually more concerned about their kid "bothering" us. Either way, it's not as "weird" as we adults originally imagine.ReactReply - MAMattOriginal PosterMay 21, 2026
Thank you....that basically summed up my concern. It's like being nude in front of adults will be weird at first....but, whatever. Children is a different matter....But, them thinking nothing of it will be much easier. Thanks!!
ReactReply - RORobMay 27, 2026
Overall, just go wirh the flow and adapt to whatever seems like the social forms for the place you're at. I would love to know how you're first visit goes. Feel free to update afterwards. : )
ReactReply - BOBoundlessNudistMay 28, 2026[quote]I am planning my very first trip to a naturist resort. The resort is family friendly, but do allow singes. My question for the more experienced members is: How did you deal with the fact that you will be nude in front of children? I understand that my body is certainly nothing special, and that as family nudists, the children have seen more naked bodies in their short lives than I have in my entire lifetime, but the thought is still a bit......uncomfortable. Advice?[/quote] I think, you should just be yourself and relax. The kind of contact should be natural and relaxed. I was introduced at 6 by dad to nudism. So it was nothing special for me being nude in present of adult nude people. So it was also nothing special to go the essential one more step.ReactReply
- NUnudist_pq37May 29, 2026
Based on my first experience at a coed nude beach it's not new to any children if there are any there. Once you get there even if you feel shy at first you will realize that nobody is really looking at you as if it is anything unusual and you will relax and feel totally comfortable.
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Nude PaulMay 29, 2026The children at family friendly resorts have most likely been around nudists of all ages all their life. For them, nudity is normal and natural. They would probably pay more attention to you if you were wearing clothes. Relax and just pretend you are at any other family friendly event (baseball game, Disneyland, the zoo, etc) only everyone is much more comfortable because they don't have anyone judging them on the clothes they are wearing.
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HawkMay 29, 2026[quote]The children at family friendly resorts have most likely been around nudists of all ages all their life. For them, nudity is normal and natural. They would probably pay more attention to you if you were wearing clothes. Relax and just pretend you are at any other family friendly event (baseball game, Disneyland, the zoo, etc) only everyone is much more comfortable because they don't have anyone judging them on the clothes they are wearing.[/quote] Been there, done that. and yes, he said it!ReactReply - CH
ChrisJun 2, 2026The truth is that the kids couldnt care less about you or anything else other than whatever activity it is they are doing in the moment. They usually dont give a sh*t that they or anyone else is nude. If they are around 6 or 7 years old they may look at naked people a little more because they are starting to understand about their genitals but its in a curiosity way and nothing else. There are many, like my children, who may be standoffish if an adult they dont know were to approach them. I would suggest you dont do that unless invited by the parents. In reality, though, theyre not going to pay much attention to you or anyone else.
ReactReply - MAMattOriginal PosterJun 8, 2026
Thank you all for the advice. I certainly have no plans to approach anyone....I usually avoid kids in every setting lol....so, no problem there. It will just be a bit weird to be visible......but, they're used to it....I'm the one who has to adjust.
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BillJun 12, 2026Having worked at a nude resort for a period of time, my view on any concerns - about being seen by families with kids - is all in the eyes of the viewee. I took many calls from people who had questions about coming to visit here for the first time, and as such, they were often totally unfamiliar with social nudism and what to expect. Some callers were aghast to find out we had families with children visiting, and some would even hang up immediately, falsely thinking our family friendly resort was some kind of pervert's paradise -- a thought completely removed from reality. Wouldn't you think some authority would have closed down such a place before forty-two wonderful years in operation? It was always curious to me what was going on in the heads of these callers, whether it was the belief that they would weird out seeing youngsters in their natural state, or maybe they felt they'd be personally prone to becoming aroused around them. There are needed, appropriate rules and protocols in place at any resort like ours - that allows everyone to visit - rules that ultimately address the minuscule number of adults who are unable to control themselves while naked around others. There will always be some who cannot differentiate nudism from sexuality; some can, some will never be able to. People reading this post will hopefully be the former. We are a tight-knit community, and whenever children are present,everymember is watching out for any possible danger, on constant, close watch for anyone who might pose a threat or become a potential problem. It is unfortunate, but no matter what screening process a new visitor is put through on their initial visit, some creep could figure out how to work the system and fool the staff and gain access to the resort and try to get away with something. It won't take long to find out, examples of behaviour like that person wearing something over their privates at the pool area, or seeming to gravitate to the lounge chairs nearer to the playground area, or using their cell phone without the camera lenses covered by approved stickers, or pretending to be asleep with their sunglass-obscured eyes trained in the direction of a family. Sometimes it happens on their first (and also their last) visit, and I've seen it occur with someone who'd been visiting for years. All are dealt with swiftly and without refund, walked to their car and escorted to the gate, and banned for life. At no time will a child be left alone in a position or situation that might become a threat to their safety inside our gates. WTR security gives way to Southampton County officers if any belligerence is offered by the offending person.ReactReply - MEMemberJun 12, 2026[quote]Having worked at a nude resort for a period of time, my view on any concerns - about being seen by families with kids - is all in the eyes of the viewee. I took many calls from people who had questions about coming to visit here for the first time, and as such, they were often totally unfamiliar with social nudism and what to expect. Some callers were aghast to find out we had families with children visiting, and some would even hang up immediately, falsely thinking our family friendly resort was some kind of pervert's paradise -- a thought completely removed from reality. Wouldn't you think some authority would have closed down such a place before forty-two wonderful years in operation? It was always curious to me what was going on in the heads of these callers, whether it was the belief that they would weird out seeing youngsters in their natural state, or maybe they felt they'd be personally prone to becoming aroused around them. There are needed, appropriate rules and protocols in place at any resort like ours - that allows everyone to visit - rules that ultimately address the minuscule number of adults who are unable to control themselves while naked around others. There will always be some who cannot differentiate nudism from sexuality; some can, some will never be able to. People reading this post will hopefully be the former. We are a tight-knit community, and whenever children are present, every member is watching out for any possible danger, on constant, close watch for anyone who might pose a threat or become a potential problem. It is unfortunate, but no matter what screening process a new visitor is put through on their initial visit, some creep could figure out how to work the system and fool the staff and gain access to the resort and try to get away with something. It won't take long to find out, examples of behaviour like that person wearing something over their privates at the pool area, or seeming to gravitate to the lounge chairs nearer to the playground area, or using their cell phone without the camera lenses covered by approved stickers, or pretending to be asleep with their sunglass-obscured eyes trained in the direction of a family. Sometimes it happens on their first (and also their last) visit, and I've seen it occur with someone who'd been visiting for years. All are dealt with swiftly and without refund, walked to their car and escorted to the gate, and banned for life. At no time will a child be left alone in a position or situation that might become a threat to their safety inside our gates. WTR security gives way to Southampton County officers if any belligerence is offered by the offending person.[/quote] Good points....The only time I remember it odd, I was at Shangra la years ago. I always walk around free. Walked into office and one of the owners kids,maybe 9 or 10 year old was doing homework behind counter. I froze for a second, then thought many people walk through the same front door just like me. So just asked them what ever I was asking, turend around and walked back to my cabin. That is the only time, and you dont see many kids usually and if you do, they are just being kids and playing and running around.ReactReply
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Tom DJun 12, 2026[quote]Having worked at a nude resort for a period of time, my view on any concerns - about being seen by families with kids - is all in the eyes of the viewee. I took many calls from people who had questions about coming to visit here for the first time, and as such, they were often totally unfamiliar with social nudism and what to expect. Some callers were aghast to find out we had families with children visiting, and some would even hang up immediately, falsely thinking our family friendly resort was some kind of pervert's paradise -- a thought completely removed from reality. Wouldn't you think some authority would have closed down such a place before forty-two wonderful years in operation? It was always curious to me what was going on in the heads of these callers, whether it was the belief that they would weird out seeing youngsters in their natural state, or maybe they felt they'd be personally prone to becoming aroused around them. There are needed, appropriate rules and protocols in place at any resort like ours - that allows everyone to visit - rules that ultimately address the minuscule number of adults who are unable to control themselves while naked around others. There will always be some who cannot differentiate nudism from sexuality; some can, some will never be able to. People reading this post will hopefully be the former. We are a tight-knit community, and whenever children are present, every member is watching out for any possible danger, on constant, close watch for anyone who might pose a threat or become a potential problem. It is unfortunate, but no matter what screening process a new visitor is put through on their initial visit, some creep could figure out how to work the system and fool the staff and gain access to the resort and try to get away with something. It won't take long to find out, examples of behaviour like that person wearing something over their privates at the pool area, or seeming to gravitate to the lounge chairs nearer to the playground area, or using their cell phone without the camera lenses covered by approved stickers, or pretending to be asleep with their sunglass-obscured eyes trained in the direction of a family. Sometimes it happens on their first (and also their last) visit, and I've seen it occur with someone who'd been visiting for years. All are dealt with swiftly and without refund, walked to their car and escorted to the gate, and banned for life. At no time will a child be left alone in a position or situation that might become a threat to their safety inside our gates. WTR security gives way to Southampton County officers if any belligerence is offered by the offending person.[/quote]'so So you are not working at the resort any more? Do you still live there full time?ReactReply - BIBillJun 12, 2026
Oh yes, still living it and loving it at WTR! Digging in even - having an addition put on for mom-on-law.
You can have my full-time, naked body when you pry my dead ass outta here, hah hah!
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