Anyone think its wrong for a man to take a walk with his adult daughter holding hands. Not for help or anything but just out of affection and love.
2006-08-03 14:57:53 · 33 answers · asked by livinglife 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
No, there is nothing wrong with that. Holding hands is something we do with little children to keep them safe. Then as they grow it stops. Then when we are teenagers we start holding others hands when we walk. It is just a sign of affection, that is not improper.
2006-08-03 15:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be a sad day for us when we can't hold our daughter's hand to show our love for them wouldn't it? sadly enough; there are a lot of people that make some irrational judgements based on what they think they see.
For the moment, the bigger part a Mother plays will stay out of the picture....
I have 2 daughters (22 and 28!) and I love them dearly; I taught them to show affection for each other and for all those who they care about whether it's in public or at home. I have 2 sons (17 and 24) who I taught the same thing and even though the youngest boy is from a 2nd marriage; he has been brought up the same way. We tell all our kids we love them when we talk on the phone, after visiting and such....the kids themselves tell each other the same and are extremely close knit.
Now back to your question; I hold my daughters's hands when we walk in public places, sometimes I put my arms around them or they lean on my shoulder as we walk, or hug me to show their love for me. The boys put their arms around me or we make 'man' contact to do the same. I'm 56 and I admit sometimes I get sneers from people who think the worst when I am with my daughters, sad isn't it?
There is nothing better than the love shown between a Father and daughter and I hope they never tire of it!....when I die our love will continue in their hearts and they will have fond memories. Anyone that judges otherwise has missed this feeling and will never know what it means to a Father.....in essence a daughter is telling you that she has grown up but she is always willing to be your little girl and allow you to offer some comfort that she may only know. That feeling is deep in their hearts, no one will know that feeling just her and Dad!
2006-08-04 13:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by IamwhoIam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is going to a lot of opposite opinions on this one, that is for sure. Personally, as long as it is out of affection and nothing else is going on, there is not a thing wrong with it. If the mom and daughter have no problem with it, it shouldn't matter to any one else.
My dad is 83 yeas old and I'm 49 and we have done this off an on for several years. There is no incest in our family either! He is my dad and I love him as a dad!! Our family has always been close. My own daughter, my sister-in-law and my self have even gave my dad a quick peck on the lips. There is not a thing in the world going on with any of us and my dad, but I know other folks will think different about this. It just we are very close to each other, we are a family and care for each other. No hanky panky going on any where!!!!! We do like they did back "when in the good old days".
2006-08-03 15:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morally if u are just showing affection to your daughter, holding hand is ok, no problem.
But on the other hand u are blocking the possibility iof her. Guys would think u are her b/f, so they won't want to talk to your daughter.. In the long term, your daughter won't be able to find a b/f! Have u think of that?
2006-08-03 15:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by a V a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's wrong & frankly - gross. Way to go, you'll make sure she never attracts a man! You should be holding your wife's hand. Affection for your daughter should go no further than a hug when you first see each other - as for love.....tell her.
Since you're asking, part of you already knows it's not right, go with that.
2006-08-03 15:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not wrong. And kudos to you if you can get the daughter to do it. Right now I have a 15 year old step daughter that would rather die first. Go ahead and show your affection. She is a part of him and there is nothing wrong with that.
2006-08-03 15:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by ttti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Affection for your daughter is great. The holding hands routine can be innocent , I guess. But it sure does give people ,bad ideas as to what is really going on.
2006-08-03 15:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why in the world would anything be wrong with that. I bet their are many, many girls that wish they could walk anywhere holding a hand that guides them and protects them. I know that when my dad leaves this world. I will cherish the walks with him hand in hand! For those morons that think something is wrong with this, GROW UP!
2006-08-03 15:17:24 · answer #8 · answered by chick a dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing at all wrong with this, I think it is really sweet. I hold my father's hand all the time, I like knowing that I can still lean on him and that he still sees me as his little girl even after 35 years.
2006-08-03 15:03:06 · answer #9 · answered by julianna76301 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show affection while you still can and as long as the other person is okay with it then don't worry about what others will think because you can never tell what they are thinking and frankly I wouldn't want to know. Life is short and our children need to know we still love them even if they are grown and sometimes they need that feeling of yesterdays gone bye
2006-08-03 15:12:28 · answer #10 · answered by truely human 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋