You cannot assume your child knows how to tolerate clothes for eight hours straight. Naturist children often have heightened sensory perception regarding fabric. Beginning a month before school starts, institute "Mandatory Clothing Hours."
Beyond the physical discomfort, the "nudist first day of school" is a gauntlet of social landmines. No question is more dreaded in the car ride to school than: "So, what did everyone do over summer vacation?"
For the nudist child, the honest answer is beautiful: "I went hiking naked. I played volleyball naked. I swam naked. I made friends at a resort where nobody wears anything." nudist first day of school
But the safe answer requires quick thinking. Nudist parents coach their children on "The Spin." The child learns to talk about the activities without the setting:
The stress of the "nudist first day of school" is the stress of secrecy. At an age when fitting in is everything, these children carry the heavy burden of hiding a perfectly healthy, non-sexual lifestyle from teachers and peers who might not understand. You cannot assume your child knows how to
Regardless of which school a nudist child attends, the "first day" marks the end of childhood innocence regarding the body.
For the public school naturist, that first day is a painful necessity. They learn that the world is afraid of the human form. They learn that skin must be hidden to be respected. The stress of the "nudist first day of
For the private naturist school student, the first day is a relief. They discover a tribe where the social performance of fashion is irrelevant, and the focus returns to learning.