By Ben of YBN
Some of us grow up within a naturist family and so all family members and maybe even close friends will know of our naturist lifestyle. Other people, myself included, do not and we are therefore faced with a dilemma - do we tell our parents and if so how?
A lot of space has been taken up at numerous websites discussing the topic of telling our parents that we are a naturist and I have read a lot of this discussion.
I think the best advice would be to say that often we build the entire thing up far too much and forget that they are our parents and will still love us - naturist or not ! Naturism isn't a 'mainstream' activity and so there will probably be a few giggles and maybe some 'mickey taking' but this is normal and in no way is it meant to demean you or belittle your lifestyle decisions. They will have a lot of questions, most of them stating with "why" or "where" and as long as you answer them honestly and truthfully they will see that you have given a lot of thought to your decision and will support you because of this.
Sit them down and explain to them that you have seen websites / visited a beach / read articles and that a lot of what you saw or read fits with you and your beliefs. You aren't asking them to get involved but to understand this side of you and accept it as much as they accept your music taste! In some instances they will make allowances for you and it is up to you to stick to the agreed rules...just walking out nude in front of them and shouting "I have something to say..." isn't the most tactful way to go about things!
There are instances where parents reaction isn't that good but as long as they accept that it is your decision and is part of who you are then something will have been achieved.
At YBN we have a lot of experience with emails and members who have had to face the prospect of telling parents and so if you have any questions then please email us and ask.
Naturism is a brilliant lifestyle and if you have people to share it with - especially friends and family - then it can make it even better. If you aren't in this fortunate position then just being able to tell them that you are off to a beach or club and are no longer lying makes everything seem a lot more relaxed and normal to you as well as them.
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