"Claire was a burlesque dancer and model in her 20s and 30s. There are two relatively prominent topless photos of her in their living room, as well as a completely nude photo in the bathroom and guest bedroom. I would rather my children not be exposed to these photos. My daughter struggles with body dysmorphia, and she frequently criticizes herself and comments on other girls' bodies who she considers to be more attractive than her."
"He talked to Claire, and they declined the request, saying that it's Claire's house and that he and Claire are happy to handle any issues that arise because of the photos. He has a great relationship with his grandchildren, and while I'm glad he's open to these conversations, I don't think he understands the extra stress something like this adds to what might"
A family of four will spend three days with a 70-something father and his longtime girlfriend, Claire, during Christmas break. Claire displays two prominent topless photos in the living room and a fully nude photo in the bathroom and guest bedroom. The parent requests that the photos be taken down temporarily to avoid exposing a 15-year-old daughter who struggles with body dysmorphia and a 13-year-old son prone to immature reactions. The father spoke to Claire, but they declined the request, citing house ownership and their willingness to handle any resulting issues, leaving the parent worried about added stress.
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