The neighbors' son is naked, make him stop
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Dear Abby: Nudity doesn't bother everyoneWhat a dreadfully polite way of saying "It's none of your business, sweetie."
My question: Is it normal for a 16-year-old boy to walk around the house naked, in plain view of family members? No one seems to notice or care.
I have never seen any of the other family members naked. This boy has no compunctions about being seen by his father, mother, sister or next-door neighbor. He's been nude in my presence dozens of times. I know it's common for little boys to run around without clothes on sometimes, but, Abby, he's not a little boy anymore. — Clothes-minded in Wisconsin
DEAR CLOTHES-MINDED: Standards regarding nudity vary from family to family, and obviously the Smiths are casual and open-minded on the subject.
Because he has matured sufficiently that his nudity now makes you uncomfortable, you should hang curtains on your windows that face the Smiths' kitchen — and before dropping over there, call to ask whether he's presentable. If he's not, then don't go over.
[This story is from last December, but (1) I really like "Abby's" attitude, and healthy attitudes never get dated; (2) It's my way of getting a running start.]
Posted byRegin at 11:16 PM
Labels: children, Dear Abby, home
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