Is it wierd for a man and his adult daughter to take a walk while holding hands?

Answer 1

Well that actually is the sign of Affection.

If someone thinks that is wierd then wierdness is in that persons Head... .



Njoy....

Answer 2

Forgive me, but it is something that many people may find a little (for lack of a nicer term) creepy.

A hug is one thing. A kiss on the cheek or top of the head is one thing. The holding-hands thing, though, strikes me as a little inappropriate probably for two reasons: 1) Its something parents usually do when the child is little, and its not only nice to hold hands but also keeps a child from suddenly running off a sidewalk; and 2) There is something about prolonged contact with a parent, particularly of the other gender, that just seems inappropriate.

In our culture, parents hold the hands of young children, little girlfriends sometimes hold hands because they're little girlfriends, and lovers sometimes hold hands because that's what lover sometimes do.

There is a separation thing that happens when a young child gets to a point where it just doesn't seem right to have certain types of affection between the child and the parent. Little, tiny, girls often think they'll marry their fathers; and somewhere along the way that idea turns repulsive (as it should).

Its not for me to tell you that holding hands with your father is something you shouldn't do. Maybe I have some hang-up. I do know, though, that if my father were alive today I wouldn't be holding hands with him.

I know of more than one father who haven't seemed to notice that they're children are grown up. One I know actually continues to call his grown son a cutesy name he began calling the son when the son was two years old! It appears to me that fathers are less tuned in than mothers are when it comes to being aware that a child is grown, and the relationship should be one between a parent and a now grown son or daughter. Very often its the son or daughter who needs to gently let the father know he or she is grown.

Just my honest thoughts about your question. It appears to me I may be alone in having such an answer on this one.....

Answer 3

There will always be people who will think otherwise, especially in this narrow minded world of today, but for a father and daughter to hold hands while walking is a sign of a well adjusted, healthy family relationship and love between them.

Time is too precious to allow such moments to pass so forget feeling guilty and enjoy the experience. Too many fathers are unwilling to display such emotion and it takes a very special man to know the closeness his daughter deserves. A good hug also works wonders.

Answer 4

Depends on the social background of it. If both the father & daughter are comfortable with it, then no, it isnt weird, or wrong or anything.

If one of them is uncomfortable, or getting some sexual vibe or something, then it should be stopped, but if not, it's fine.

Remember that in many parts of the world (Nepal, Africa etc.) It is very common for close friends and family (even of the same sex) to hold hands. It's a symbol of respect, and endearment.

Answer 5

I don't think it's weird for a man and his adult daughter to take
a walk while holding hands, provided both of them don't hold
or embrace each other too close in a sexual manner.
When a father holds his daughter's hand while walking
normally, it shows the fatherly love and affection to his daughter
who responded likewise. This type of scenario is called
"a father's platonic love for his daughter" and nothing else.

Answer 6

No It's the sign of a close father daughter relationship. When my daughter walks with her father she slips her arm around his arm and I walk on the other side and do the same. Any one that is bothered by that sort of thing has probably had a bad experience with the dad and I'm very sad for them.

Answer 7

I suppose if you think it is I would have to wonder why. Nevertheless, unless there is some sexual attraction you are hiding, there is no reason to think this weird. In fact younger girls would be less likely to look for innapropriate affection from youg boys if their fathers had showed them appropriate loving affection after they hit puberty. As far as you older daughter is concerned, if she is okay with it, you should be. If she isn't I have to wonder why (not that it's your fault). My daughters are still young 16 and 12, but they are very affectionate with me. I think that it is the media that has engendered this fear of affection with daughters because or news system only reports on the selacious and sensational which is always the gross and digusting parts of our society.

Answer 8

My dad never even hugged me. A walk holding hands would have been heaven. Only in America is our culture so perverse to assume that something so simple and sweet is weird. (no offense to you asking the question- its a social issue)

In central America, its warm and inviting to watch even the woman hold each others hands while walking and talking.... its just love and affection. Nothing more or less.

Somthing we should add back to our culture.

Answer 9

Not really. Only to those who look for evil everywhere would have a problem with it. Now if they are french kissing on the sidewalk - that may be different. Be kind, maybe one of them has a balance problem or even worse....gasp....they like each other as father and daughter.

Answer 10

No it is not wierd. Its a great thing to beable to care for your daughter and spend time with her like that. hugs holding hands and such are normal.


now if you said you where kissing her on the lips now thats not normal