Nudists contain a cross section of the population. Those who are there for the wrong reason are more easily identified. You will find nudist children being watched out for by more "aunts" and "uncles" than at a non-nudist venue. Children are our greatest resource. Until a child is old enough to make his/her own choices, a parent/guardian is there to guide them whether it's attending a specific religious congregation or eating green beans.
Nudism/naturism builds self-esteem, accepting you for who you are, how you act, and what you say rather than what you look like, own, or wear. We need to realize that there are no ugly bodies. The body is just the vessel for the person.
It’s about de-stressing, relaxing, getting back to innocence. It’s like going barefoot all over. After a rough day and you take your shoes off….you know how good your feet feel? That’s the same way the rest of you feels when you disrobe.
It is well known that a feeling of wholeness, honesty and well being overcome people when they find themselves laughing and enjoying camaraderie with family and friends in a nude environment. The only difference between nudists and others is after a large meal, nudists have no belt to loosen.
We are lawyers, doctors, secretaries, accountants, engineers, models, teachers, government employees, clergy, mothers, fathers, teens, infants, taxi drivers, your neighbors, your friends. Most nudists are "clothed when practical, nude when possible."
Surveys have proven that except for fears derived from artificial cultural taboos, over 85% are at least sympathetic to nudists' beliefs.
I hope this enlightens any who may not understand our way of shedding tension, aggression, and anxiety (medically proven). We have a lower divorce rate and strong family ties. Youngsters growing up in a nudist environment have better body images and lower teen pregnancy rates.