Jenna Bush Hager shared a funny story about her son calling her nipples “nickels,” leading to some embarrassment. Despite the incident, she doesn’t mind being naked around her kids but values privacy. “I’m not afraid to walk around naked in front of my kids,” she said, “but I do think it’s important to have privacy.” She joked that her son’s comments have influenced her fashion choices, adding with a laugh, “I’m like, ‘Okay, I’ll wear a bra, kid!'” This highlights how kids’ honesty kids honesty can amusing yet catch parents off guard.
Bush Hager told her Today co-host Hoda Kotb:
The debate on parental nudity around children varies, with limited research on its impacts. A study on parental nudity found no harmful effects on children’s well-being. Factors like age, cultural norms, body positivity, and privacy should be considered when deciding on nudity in front of kids. Experts suggest that casual nudity is generally okay, but that parents should be mindful of children’s growing need for privacy as they age.
Ultimately, there is no definitive answer, and parents should do what feels right for their family while considering their children’s needs. If needed, seeking advice from a pediatrician or family therapist can be beneficial in navigating this sensitive topic.