our children on thier cheeks sometimes.It makes me feel uncomfortable because my Dad never kissed us just hugged all of us .
My questions are
1.Is it common for Fathers to kiss thier daughters on the cheeks
2.What do you feel about kissing kids at all?
3.Did your Dad kiss you on the cheek?
4.What is your overall opinion on this question?
2007-06-09 10:52:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
the cheek is fine.. the lips that is another story...
2007-06-09 12:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by vis 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it is common for dads to kiss their daughters.
I think it is fine to kiss your kids. The only time I would think it was bad is if a stranger did it.
My dad did kiss me and sometimes on the lips.
I understand why you're weirded out. I mean, you're not used to it so you don't know what to expect. Did your husband come from a loving family? Maybe it was common in his family to kiss. Especially since it's just on the cheeks it's not like that could be taken any other way. It sounds like your husband is very loving towards your children.
2007-06-09 11:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by Miranda 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For all of my friends, we greet each other with hugs. With me close friends, it is a hug and a kiss on the cheek. When I meet new adults it is usually a hand shake but when I meet adults who I have known for a while it is either a hug or an air kiss, which is what every one does in the area I live in.
2016-05-21 00:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very common. My father showed us affection when we were young, we peck kissed on the lips and on the cheeks both. My father never made an inappropriate move on any of us (I have 2 sisters). There isn't anything wrong with father's kissing their children (or mothers for that matter); my husband kisses the cheeks of his adult daughters now. Children learn to be affectionate not only by seeing affection between their parents, but also affection to them. Your husband obviously grew up in a household where kissing and hugging were the norm. My son peck kisses me on the lips, and we also kiss on the cheeks. Don't think anything odd is going on, this is perfectly normal.
2007-06-09 11:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I encourage it. Some of my kids are grown and we still peck kiss on the mouth. Kids and grandkids!!! And hugs for everyone!! I like to always show my family as much as I can, that they are loved. Even my son, that I have issues with most of the time, we always say goodbye with a kiss, hug, and I love you.
They will pass it on to their children and do. I am sure that is something my own family will say I was very big on when I am gone one day.
So if your father was not loving in a good way. Change it.
My husbands parents were the same, and he is also loving and affectionate with our kids. Because it is good for them.
2007-06-09 11:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by treasuredwife69 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
1] Yes.
2] Depends on the age.
3] No, my dad never wanted me.
4] I understand how you're feeling. As long as it's just on the cheek or lips I believe it is okay. It depends on the ages also. Good luck.
2007-06-09 10:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by BEER DRiNKiNG CHAMP! 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
parents, fathers or mothers, kissing their kids is very natural and normal and nothing to be questioned. It is a form of love and affection they crave and need...
I get the feeling you are implying that if a man kisses his daughter on the cheek it has sexual undertones...just because your father wasn't affectionate to you in that manner growing up doesn't make it wrong...
2007-06-09 11:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by allrightythen 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its a way of showing affection and entirely normal.it sounds like your daddy had trouble expressing his affection and you only know him as a role model. Your husband is doing nothing wrong, lots of parents and toddlers exchange kisses on the mouth.
Lots of people greet friends with a kiss on the cheek and a hug ......nothing wrong with that
2007-06-09 11:01:30 · answer #8 · answered by turkeyhug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're uncomfortable because it's unfamiliar to you. There is nothing wrong for parents to kiss their children. However, I dont feel children should be kissed on the lips by their parents. In my opinion that's reserved for the parents.
2007-06-09 10:58:53 · answer #9 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You seem to have a real hang up. Your dad screwed up. He should have kissed you and shown you affection. I think it is very important to kiss your kids, so they don't go elsewhere looking for affection. My husband kisses our son and daughters. Thank goodness he is secure with doing that or our kids would miss out.
2007-06-09 10:58:45 · answer #10 · answered by Proud Mama of 4 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
well my dad didn't kiss me on the cheek but my mom did
and it is fairly common for this to happen, and is just another way to show parental love for the child
2007-06-09 10:57:14 · answer #11 · answered by Davy D 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋