**When Should Parents Stop Being Naked Around Their Kids? What Experts Say**
Many parents struggle with whether or not family nudity is acceptable, and while most experts say it is, there are still several important things you should consider.
By Tiffany R. Jansen, April 1, 2026
Plenty of parents can relate to the struggle with the nuances of family nudity, particularly when it comes to children seeing Mom or Dad in the buff. So many questions arise: Is it OK as long as they seem comfortable? What if they start making horrified faces? Should a child ever see a parent of the opposite sex naked?
"There's nothing inherently wrong with being nude with members of your family," says Paul Abramson, PhD, a professor of psychology at UCLA focusing on human sexuality. Research is limited but one old study found exposure to parental nudity had no harmful effects for kids age 3 to 6.1
But it can still be a tricky topic for any parent to handle, especially as their kids start getting older. Experts explain how to navigate the topic of nudity with children and when it might be time to start covering up.
Set Boundaries Around Family Nudity
Choosing to embrace nudity in the home is really up to the parent. But experts say it’s important to set some ground rules. Make it clear to your child that the clothing-optional mindset only applies to your home and that other families may have different rules, says Amy Lang, a sexual health educator in Seattle. And stress that being naked is only something you do around your family and that kids need to put on clothing when other people are around since guests may not be comfortable with it, adds Lang...
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