I am Jo Heard's partner and her daughter's stepfather and am disappointed by the response to her letter by Scilla Allen (Letters, June 16).

We are not prudes and we have informed all our children of the facts of life. One of those being that if somebody exposes themselves to you in a situation that is outside of what you feel is comfortable, then that is wrong and you should inform an adult you trust immediately.

What am I to tell her? It's OK to expose yourself in public to get your message across? What if your message is far more sinister?

I am pleased the demonstration has highlighted a real issue for the city and the environment but I do not agree that we should be so criticised for instilling morals in our children that will hopefully protect them.

What is wrong with finding public nudity uncomfortable? Most people do or why do we bother wearing clothes at all?

  • Liam O'Rourke, Elm Drive, Hove