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“Nude Hot Spring Guy” Is Shocked After Woman Tells Him To Wear Clothes Because She Brought Her Kids
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“Nude Hot Spring Guy” Is Shocked After Woman Tells Him To Wear Clothes Because She Brought Her Kids

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Hot springs are gorgeous places to unwind and relax in nature. There are so many beautiful spots that one can visit alone or with friends and family. However, you’ve got to know the rules of the hot spring you’re visiting to avoid committing a faux pas. 

Some spots allow nudity, while others have strict policies about it. People who disregard the rules and try creating their own end up ruining things for those who just want to enjoy the hot spring. That’s exactly what happened to the “nude hot spring guy” who went for a soak.

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    Mom decides to bring kids along to a hot spring that specifically allows nudity, then gets mad at a guy for refusing to cover up

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    The poster used to pay weekly visits to a natural hot spring and soak in the nude, the spot also had signs up warning folks that nudity was allowed

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    Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)

    One day when he was visiting, a woman with 3 kids told him to “get decent” as her kids wanted to use the hot spring. After a bit of back and forth, she simply asked him to leave

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    Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)

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    The poster and the mom’s argument got heated, and she eventually stormed off, the other woman in the hot spring ended up siding with the mother

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    The man left after 20 minutes and saw the mom waiting with her kids near their car

    The man in the post was just minding his business and spending a relaxed Sunday at his usual hot spring when the incident occurred. He said that he used to visit it on Sunday mornings so that it was pretty empty. Just like every week, he stripped down and got into the spring, but after about 20 minutes, a woman came over to talk to him.

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    The lady was initially beating around the bush and mentioned that her kids wanted to get into the thermal springs. Since the poster wasn’t picking up on her hints, she told him that he needed to cover up. He was shocked and even tried to explain to her that he wasn’t done using the spring, and that he only had one set of clothes with him.

    The hot spring in question did allow nudity, and warning signs were put up all around for this exact purpose. The woman probably ignored the rules and felt she was entitled to tell other people to cover up because she had brought her kids along. But, when families with children visit nude hot springs, it’s important that they be respectful of the choices of other people. It is not within their rights to lecture others because they know what they are getting into when visiting the spot.

    Some people have strong personal views about nudity in public spaces. Many express discomfort and feel guarded in such areas. Whether the mom was making a fuss because of her own discomfort or to protect her children, she had no right to enforce her personal views on the poster.

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    Image credits: Tirachard Kumtanom (not the actual photo)

    The argument between the nude hot spring man and the mom got heated. She eventually stormed off and took her kids back to their car. Although most netizens agreed that the woman was a jerk for telling the man to wear clothes at a nude hot spring, they said that he shouldn’t have lost his cool and insulted her.

    It’s slightly understandable why he lost his temper. His space of relaxation was being ruined by an entitled person. Common hot spring etiquette says that parents need to be mindful of the rules and regulations at the place. If they plan on bringing kids, they need to understand that there may be naked people there. It’s best to have a conversation with the children beforehand about what to expect.

    It can be a wonderful experience to soak in the nude at clothing-optional springs. The right way to go about it is to be respectful of the other people there and to avoid staring. Regular visitors advise taking a towel or swimsuit that you can wear in case you feel awkward or uncomfortable at any point.

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    Not everyone needs to be comfortable with nudity. If there are signboards at a place specifically stating that it’s okay in that area, maybe we need to respect that. Hopefully, the mom learned her lesson about policing people’s bodies in public, or else the poor guy will be met with an angry mother hen again the next Sunday.

    Although most people sided with the man, not everyone was happy with his response to the woman. What did you think about it? Share your thoughts in the comments.

    People were shocked by the woman’s entitlement and called her out for poor parenting

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    Insomniac
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The countries with the lowest rates of CSA in the world are the countries where casual nudity is not a big deal, like Finland, where families sauna in the nude together. The human body isn't a mystery, and kids learn from an early age what is appropriate and what is not, which allows them to protect themselves from harm. The mother would have been far better off simply seating her kids in the pool and not making a big deal out of the man's nudity. The children would have learned about non-sexual nudity, where the adult just happens to be naked in a place where they legally may do so, versus predatory nudity, where the adult exposes themselves or does more to violate the children.

    justagirl
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes, I agree! Honestly i can understand if parents don't want their kids to see a naked person of the opposite gender, especially a stranger, but honestly if this was me and my mom just casually steered me to the other side of the spring, i don't think i would have noticed. just sayin.

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    FreeTheUnicorn
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're in the woods/wilderness etc, don't be shocked by nudity and don't expect others to be prudish. I'm sure that lady wants hand rails in the wilderness as well. If she wants to soak in warm water where she won't see naked stranger, I recommend her bathtub.

    Rebecca Joan
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It allows nudity. If you do my want you kids exposed to it, find someplace else to bring them. OP is NTA.

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    Insomniac
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The countries with the lowest rates of CSA in the world are the countries where casual nudity is not a big deal, like Finland, where families sauna in the nude together. The human body isn't a mystery, and kids learn from an early age what is appropriate and what is not, which allows them to protect themselves from harm. The mother would have been far better off simply seating her kids in the pool and not making a big deal out of the man's nudity. The children would have learned about non-sexual nudity, where the adult just happens to be naked in a place where they legally may do so, versus predatory nudity, where the adult exposes themselves or does more to violate the children.

    justagirl
    Community Member
    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes, I agree! Honestly i can understand if parents don't want their kids to see a naked person of the opposite gender, especially a stranger, but honestly if this was me and my mom just casually steered me to the other side of the spring, i don't think i would have noticed. just sayin.

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    FreeTheUnicorn
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're in the woods/wilderness etc, don't be shocked by nudity and don't expect others to be prudish. I'm sure that lady wants hand rails in the wilderness as well. If she wants to soak in warm water where she won't see naked stranger, I recommend her bathtub.

    Rebecca Joan
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It allows nudity. If you do my want you kids exposed to it, find someplace else to bring them. OP is NTA.

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