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I can't speak to the quality of their study, but I strongly suspect there is validity to their conclusion. Inspired by the bathing scene in My Neighbor Totoro

I can't speak to the quality of their study, but I strongly suspect there is validity to their conclusion. Inspired by the bathing scene in My Neighbor Totoro (which admittedly seems a bit creepy by American standards), relaxing tub baths have become a regular ritual for my 4 year old daughter and I. The only difference is that we both wear swimsuits, because, well, it's America. It certainly seems to do wonders for mental well being, if not physical.

HarryHirsch 8y ago
we both wear swimsuits, because, well, it's America Yes, America, where they distract attention from their nakedness though oversized bathing trunks.
- __blockcipher__ 8y ago
  As an American, I've never understood why those god damn oversized bathing suits are such a thing. Also I find it pretty funny that the parent comment is afraid to be naked in the bathtub with their 4 year-old. That seems...sorrowful, to put it lightly
  - robbrown451 8y ago
    Well for one, I'm a single dad in a contested custody situation. But even if not...people are real quick to question things like that. It's the world we live in. And it's not a big hot tub, it's a regular tub, so she is often climbing on me etc. I mean, why go there when a swimsuit doesn't harm the enjoyment of bathing significantly? I'm honestly curious....do you know of dads in America that bathe naked with 4 year old daughters? I'm guessing most just avoid the bath altogether, which I think is a shame. I don't avoid the bath, I just take a tiny measure to avoid anyone questioning it.
    - __blockcipher__ 8y ago
      Yes, I know of dads that bathe naked with their 4 year old daughters. It makes sense in the context of your situation, though.
      - robbrown451 8y ago
        Good to know. I've always felt like people were pretty weird about such things
- robbrown451 8y ago
  Well technically you aren't naked if you are wearing bathing trunks, are you? I'm not sure what you are getting at.

HarryHirsch 8y ago

we both wear swimsuits, because, well, it's America Yes, America, where they distract attention from their nakedness though oversized bathing trunks.

__blockcipher__ 8y ago
As an American, I've never understood why those god damn oversized bathing suits are such a thing. Also I find it pretty funny that the parent comment is afraid to be naked in the bathtub with their 4 year-old. That seems...sorrowful, to put it lightly
- robbrown451 8y ago
  Well for one, I'm a single dad in a contested custody situation. But even if not...people are real quick to question things like that. It's the world we live in. And it's not a big hot tub, it's a regular tub, so she is often climbing on me etc. I mean, why go there when a swimsuit doesn't harm the enjoyment of bathing significantly? I'm honestly curious....do you know of dads in America that bathe naked with 4 year old daughters? I'm guessing most just avoid the bath altogether, which I think is a shame. I don't avoid the bath, I just take a tiny measure to avoid anyone questioning it.
  - __blockcipher__ 8y ago
    Yes, I know of dads that bathe naked with their 4 year old daughters. It makes sense in the context of your situation, though.
    - robbrown451 8y ago
      Good to know. I've always felt like people were pretty weird about such things
robbrown451 8y ago
Well technically you aren't naked if you are wearing bathing trunks, are you? I'm not sure what you are getting at.