Subj : Re: This Train Just Went Splat!
To   : alt.tv.er
From : kelley30
Date : Sun Sep 25 2005 15:25:16

From Newsgroup: alt.tv.er


Sharon wrote:
> > I don't see the difference.  Both are boundary issues to me.  But since
> > you see a difference I'd be curious to know where would you draw the line
> > for bed sharing?  What about having a child seeing a parent naked and vice
> > versa (remembering that at least partial nudity plays into breastfeeding)?
>
> We never bed shared once kiddo learned to sleep at least 7 hours straight,
> and thank God they all sleep like angels, but our kids have all seen both of
> us naked. They're 13, 9 and 4. We don't go out of the way to flash them, but
> they've walked in our room when I've been getting dressed and although I
> respect my older son at this point by getting on my garment quickly I don't
> ever make a big deal out of it. When we travel and we're in one hotel room
> it's not always easy to be modest. My kids are absolutely respectful about
> others not seeing them naked, they know what is right and wrong in terms of
> their body. But they haven't been conditioned to freak out when they see
> their family member's in the nude. I think it's unhealthy to be too far in
> either direction in this department.
>
> -Sharon

I don't believe in letting babies sleep in with adults.  We had a
friend of ours roll over on their infant daughter (few weeks old) and
kill her.  They are  still crazed about what happened.  Cribs were
invented for a reason.  If an older child or toddler has a bad dream
that is one thing but bringing a small baby into a bed with an adult is
dangerous.

Kelley

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