Do you think it is ok to kiss a 2 year old child on the lips?

Question

In my sisters parenting book it says that you should be wary of kissing a child on the lips after the age of 2 (even you own child). I don't think there is anything wrong with kissing children on the lips, i was just wondering what everyone else thought.

Answer 1

My nephew is 2 and my sister(his mom) and I both kiss him on the lips. We usually kiss him on the cheek or something but sometimes a little kiss on the cheek is just fine. I don't think that there is anything wrong with it...it's not like we're making out or sexually abusing him in anyway..it's a simple family kiss.

Answer 2

Sure it’s OK. In most cases, the child will let the parent know when he or she is uncomfortable with the kisses. If either party becomes uncomfortable, the conduct should stop. And in most cases, it is nobody else’s business. Our society has become so sensitive to issues of child abuse that we have in many cases gone too far in the other direction, suspecting contact of any kind between parent and child. Affection between parents and children is a good thing. In a generation when unwed parenthood has become commonplace and the foster-care system is overloaded, we should be happy to see parents loving their children. If you see a father is kissing his 15-year-old daughter on the lips, by all means, think twice. But a 2-year-old? Be careful not to overreact. As a rule of thumb, any child who is old enough to kiss a child of the opposite sex in a romantic fashion should probably not be kissing parents on the lips. But by that age, most children have become uncomfortable with such conduct anyway.

Answer 3

I didn't know there was anything wrong with kissing your children on the lips, must not have gotten that memo, lol. Kisses are a great way to show your children love and affection, on the lips or cheek. I don't think there is a problem kissing your children on the lips at any age.

Answer 4

Hi, I have never Heard of such a thing as a age limit on kissing on the lips??? I tell you what doctors write in books crakes me up sometimes. Do you think Adem and Eve ...our first parents needed a book on parenting questions?? Come on , whats wrong with kissing your (OWN ) child on the lips??? I can see to keep kissing in the family, but your own parents (NO kissing on the lips) LOL Im a mother of twin girls. Im very affectionate to my children and my family. We always hug hello (and kisses are usually in a Hello as well). I remember the fable of getting Mono- the kissing disese when you where 13 or 14. Where did that story begin?? We all kiss , its a way to show deep affection thats all. Yes I agree there is a degree of affection as you enter a relationships. But a 2 year old???? Hugs and kisses are never wrong if done in the family (Mother and daddy and siblings). <>

Answer 5

My oldest is three and he still gives us a kiss (on the lips) and a hug every night before bed. I see nothing wrong with this is they are your own child. Now if it's someones else child then their's boundaries. I wouldn't want some stranger kissing my kids on the cheek or elsewhere. But I kiss and hug my kids everyday! Someday my kids will get to an age when they won't want to be kissed by their parent and I'll miss it!
Do you ever watch Oprah? I saw Will Smith kiss his son live on tv and his son looked imbarrased but as a mother I totaly understand Will's approch to wating to show your child affection and love!
I pushed you out but I can't even give you a kiss, give me a break!!

Answer 6

I think your sister needs to get a new parenting book! I have 6 kids (an 11 year old, two 9 year olds, an 8 year old, and two 4 year olds) and I still kiss all of them on their lips! Does that mean that there is something wrong with me? I don't think so! Just that I love my kids and that they love me too!

Answer 7

there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. it is a sign of affection, and my stepson (aged 4 ) often runs up to me, will give me a hug and peck on the lips then run away and play again. or if i am about to leave for work i give him a hug and a kiss.

children should be allowed to express there feelings. how do you thing a 2 or 3 year old would feel if the asked there mum for a kiss and there mum said no! it might mean they would have problems expressing affection later in life as they would think of it as being wrong.

and kids are bound to get colds at some point! theres alot worse things than kissing out there!

Answer 8

There are hundreds of books and millions of opinions on every aspect of parenting, but this is often simply an issue of personal preference, family tradition, and culture. It's a scientific fact that if we're sick, our kids will get our germs even without kissing. Studies have shown that we transfer germs mostly by our hands!

With my kids and my grandkids, I've kissed them on the mouth - a quick peck - and they kissed back, and everyone has been happy with that. Everyone I know thinks it's adorable when a toddler learns to kiss you back, and some will envy you the privilege of that little angel's kiss. :)

With most kids, especially boys or a child that's the same gender as you, you may have to switch to a cheek by their teens. There are exceptions tho in some families. My mom, grandmother, and aunt still greet each other with a peck on the mouth, and they are 71, 73, and 92.

Kids will usually let you know when to change, either verbally or by non-verbal cues. By their teens, they might discreetly express discomfort with a mouth kiss by making a face or by turning their heads to dodge your lips. :) If so, just respect that without comment. Kids need to have their own comfort zone respected. Learning to set such boundaries is part of growing up, and respecting their boundaries teaches them to respect others'.

Answer 9

I wouldn't really care. I personally think it's kinda weird, but I guess it might be okay. I accept other's ideas. However, with a little more age lip-kissing might be a bad idea. I mean, society demands that kiss on cheek is like, yeah, I'm your parent, I'm watching over you, but that lip-kiss=passionate love.

OH OH OH!!! I KNOW THE SOLUTION!!!
Just don't do the lip-kiss movie style. If it's a quick peck, then it's perfectly fine with society. Society tells us that lip-kissing kids is bad. However, society also thinks of lip-kissing as the Hollywood turn-your-heads-and-kiss-romantically. However, quick pecks are fine with little kids.

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Answer 10

No there is nothing wrong with it as long as it is not done in a sexual manner. I'm 31 years old and my mom still kisses me on the lips sometimes. This just shows how much my mom loves me.