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Tuesday, October 30, 2007 12:00 AM

If Britney Spears shouldn't be naked in front of her kids, what about me?

I'm naked in front of my kids all the time, but I'm no slut! I'm a good responsible mom!
By Cary Tennis

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  • Monday, October 29, 2007 06:19 PM

    Don't wait for your son to ask

    I don't think you're doing your children any harm, but I don't think you should wait for your son to ask you to put some clothes on. It puts too great a burden on him. Even in the most open families it's hard for a 13 year old kid to say, "Uh, Mom, why don't you put some, you know, clothes on." Use your own judgement. If you sense that he's uncomfortable, just put a robe or something on. Chances are, he'll never comment on it and it will be no big deal. If he has to ask you, it may not be a big deal to you, but it will always be to him.

    —Patrice Read Patrice's other letters

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