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Sep 22, 2008 no big deal by: Sue I am the mom of 2 kids (boy 15 and girl 17) and have visited relatives in Europe and we have all gone to the beach topless and it was quite educational for our family - no big deal. X Close Editor Sep 22, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Sue Title Comment I am the mom of 2 kids (boy 15 and girl 17) and have visited relatives in Europe and we have all gone to the beach topless and it was quite educational for our family - no big deal. Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Jul 23, 2008 Follow-up by: Katie I wrote: "The mother of a good friend of our son has invited Todd to join them for two weeks in Florida this summer (Disney, South Beach, etc). A 14 y/o girl cousin from Germany will be joining them. This family has a son our Todd's age and a 13 y/o daughter. The mother thought the boys would have each other and the girls would have each other - and perhaps they would do somethings together. My inquiry centers on the fact that part of the time will be spent at South Beach (topless) since top freedom is something the mother and daughter enjoy and certainly the cousin from Germany." Well to bring you all full cycle Todd just got back home a few days ago after having a WONDERFUL time in Florida with his friends. Although I do think Todd was a "bit taken" by their German cousin. We told him no pictures of breasts. Thanks again for your comments and support. We believe we made the right decision. X Close Editor Jul 23, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Katie Title Comment I wrote: "The mother of a good friend of our son has invited Todd to join them for two weeks in Florida this summer (Disney, South Beach, etc). A 14 y/o girl cousin from Germany will be joining them. This family has a son our Todd's age and a 13 y/o daughter. The mother thought the boys would have each other and the girls would have each other - and perhaps they would do somethings together. My inquiry centers on the fact that part of the time will be spent at South Beach (topless) since top freedom is something the mother and daughter enjoy and certainly the cousin from Germany." Well to bring you all full cycle Todd just got back home a few days ago after having a WONDERFUL time in Florida with his friends. Although I do think Todd was a "bit taken" by their German cousin. We told him no pictures of breasts. Thanks again for your comments and support. We believe we made the right decision. Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Apr 15, 2008 Topfreedom by: Kaitline We have one son who is now 14. We travel to Europe once every year. Our son had been to topfree beaches since he was 2. We have discussed the differences between many American beaches and many beaches in Europe with him. He has always seemed very comfortable, I say if he is comfortable let him go and enjoy (maybe when things change and you can vacation you might try a topfree beach as a family - its great). I will try to attach a pix of him in Marseilles when he was 11. He is the one sitting on the edge of the surf. http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=19112428222a5376363ftgg9.jpg X Close Editor Apr 15, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Kaitline Title Comment We have one son who is now 14. We travel to Europe once every year. Our son had been to topfree beaches since he was 2. We have discussed the differences between many American beaches and many beaches in Europe with him. He has always seemed very comfortable, I say if he is comfortable let him go and enjoy (maybe when things change and you can vacation you might try a topfree beach as a family - its great). I will try to attach a pix of him in Marseilles when he was 11. He is the one sitting on the edge of the surf. http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=19112428222a5376363ftgg9.jpg Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Apr 15, 2008 Topfreedom by: Kaitlin We only have one son and travel once a year to Europe. Our son, now 14, has been to topfree beaches since he was old enough to go to the beach. We have discussed the differences between many American beaches and many European beaches. He is very comfortable in the topfree environment. Will try to include a pix of him at age 11 (your son's age) while we were in Marseille. He is the boy sitting on the edge of the surf. http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=19112428222a5376363ftgg9.jpg X Close Editor Apr 15, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Kaitlin Title Comment We only have one son and travel once a year to Europe. Our son, now 14, has been to topfree beaches since he was old enough to go to the beach. We have discussed the differences between many American beaches and many European beaches. He is very comfortable in the topfree environment. Will try to include a pix of him at age 11 (your son's age) while we were in Marseille. He is the boy sitting on the edge of the surf. http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=19112428222a5376363ftgg9.jpg Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Mar 25, 2008 Yes! by: Brenda I grew up in the 70 and 80’s on a farmette. We had five acres and grew fruits and vegetables for our family. I was one of 8 kids. Six boys and me, child # 2 and my sister # 7. I guess you can understand when I say we had little privacy. We each had a pair of pjs – that we were not to wear, but were to be kept “just in case”. So we slept in various ways – underwear, or tee shirts or often in the hot weather nude. With six brothers my sister and I certainly knew what boys looked like – at all ages and they knew what girls looked like. We would work “the farm” for a few hours each day in the summer and then off to the outdoor shower with no door and then right into the pool for hours of fun. We swam nude and thought nothing of it. Isn’t that the way every family swam? After all keeping up with laundry for the 10 of us was enough without complicating it with bathing suits. I went barefoot and braless most of the summer, except on Sundays. I still hate to wear a bra. I was often topless with my brothers as were worked on “the farm” or just played many hours of soccer and basketball topfree. We had great tans with little or no tans lines and we didn’t even try. I thought if my brothers didn’t have to wear a shirt why did I? Then along came my little sister who was seven years younger and as I entered puberty she went around without a top and so did I. I have said all of that to say that my brothers and I were comfortable with me and my sister being topless. So if you son is comfortable why not let him go, sounds like he would appreciate the vacation. I think it is healthy. X Close Editor Mar 25, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Brenda Title Comment I grew up in the 70 and 80’s on a farmette. We had five acres and grew fruits and vegetables for our family. I was one of 8 kids. Six boys and me, child # 2 and my sister # 7. I guess you can understand when I say we had little privacy. We each had a pair of pjs – that we were not to wear, but were to be kept “just in case”. So we slept in various ways – underwear, or tee shirts or often in the hot weather nude. With six brothers my sister and I certainly knew what boys looked like – at all ages and they knew what girls looked like. We would work “the farm” for a few hours each day in the summer and then off to the outdoor shower with no door and then right into the pool for hours of fun. We swam nude and thought nothing of it. Isn’t that the way every family swam? After all keeping up with laundry for the 10 of us was enough without complicating it with bathing suits. I went barefoot and braless most of the summer, except on Sundays. I still hate to wear a bra. I was often topless with my brothers as were worked on “the farm” or just played many hours of soccer and basketball topfree. We had great tans with little or no tans lines and we didn’t even try. I thought if my brothers didn’t have to wear a shirt why did I? Then along came my little sister who was seven years younger and as I entered puberty she went around without a top and so did I. I have said all of that to say that my brothers and I were comfortable with me and my sister being topless. So if you son is comfortable why not let him go, sounds like he would appreciate the vacation. I think it is healthy. Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Mar 24, 2008 Young daughter by: Anonymous My husband and I have one daughter. Every three year since she was 4 we have taken her to Disney and then driven over to the East Coast of FL to visit relatives and then spend a few days at SouthBeach. I love being topless (both sunning and swimming are so much better - not quite ready for being nude). We never felt the need to give our daughter a top when at South Beach and she never seemed to mind or notice. As she got older we thought perhaps at perhaps 7 or 10 she might want a top. I always brought one along, but never mentioned it. Surely we thought at 13as she was budding she would want a top and so we gave her the option - she choose topless. Then last year when we were there she was 16 and nicely developed and again she opted for topfree. I think given the choose and right environment many children would prefer to be topfee. I discussed your query with my husband and wondered if we had a boy what we would have done - and we came to the conclusion the same thing we did with our daughter. We hope your son enjoys his entire vacation. X Close Editor Mar 24, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Anonymous Title Comment My husband and I have one daughter. Every three year since she was 4 we have taken her to Disney and then driven over to the East Coast of FL to visit relatives and then spend a few days at SouthBeach. I love being topless (both sunning and swimming are so much better - not quite ready for being nude). We never felt the need to give our daughter a top when at South Beach and she never seemed to mind or notice. As she got older we thought perhaps at perhaps 7 or 10 she might want a top. I always brought one along, but never mentioned it. Surely we thought at 13as she was budding she would want a top and so we gave her the option - she choose topless. Then last year when we were there she was 16 and nicely developed and again she opted for topfree. I think given the choose and right environment many children would prefer to be topfee. I discussed your query with my husband and wondered if we had a boy what we would have done - and we came to the conclusion the same thing we did with our daughter. We hope your son enjoys his entire vacation. Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Mar 24, 2008 Topfreedom! by: Kelly Kelly - I live in the Netherlands and am a mom with three boys (13, 11 and 10) and the beaches here as in most of Europe you will find are topfree - so my boys are very comfortable with it including seeing their mom...it is the way things are here- -- we are not afraid of human breasts and I think you will find that we have a healthier outlook and alot less curiosity about the human body. While I know you live in the USA I think if your son is comfrotable and with people you trust I would let him do what he chooses in this matter. X Close Editor Mar 24, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Kelly Title Comment Kelly - I live in the Netherlands and am a mom with three boys (13, 11 and 10) and the beaches here as in most of Europe you will find are topfree - so my boys are very comfortable with it including seeing their mom...it is the way things are here- -- we are not afraid of human breasts and I think you will find that we have a healthier outlook and alot less curiosity about the human body. While I know you live in the USA I think if your son is comfrotable and with people you trust I would let him do what he chooses in this matter. Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Mar 11, 2008 My Experience by: Kathi Katie, I have boys now 13 y/o and 15 y/o and we have taken them to many topfree beaches in Europe since they were toddlers. I just love the topfreedom. They didn't wear bathing suits until they were 7 or 8 - no need. We have been to SB several times and the boys take it all in stride...I think boys this age are more "turned on" by bikinis then by monokinis. If you and your husband are comfortable with this family - then lay it out for your son and see what he says (I can only guess). After all if you nursed him is has seen breast from day one...their is nothing wrong with a women's breast. Hope he can go and enjoy!! X Close Editor Mar 11, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Kathi Title Comment Katie, I have boys now 13 y/o and 15 y/o and we have taken them to many topfree beaches in Europe since they were toddlers. I just love the topfreedom. They didn't wear bathing suits until they were 7 or 8 - no need. We have been to SB several times and the boys take it all in stride...I think boys this age are more "turned on" by bikinis then by monokinis. If you and your husband are comfortable with this family - then lay it out for your son and see what he says (I can only guess). After all if you nursed him is has seen breast from day one...their is nothing wrong with a women's breast. Hope he can go and enjoy!! Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

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