Do some children dislike being kissed?

Question

Do they grow out of it? Is it just a phase?

Answer 1

Depends on who's doing the kissing, how, why and when. I'm an adult, and I don't like being kissed by just anybody, anytime. It's an intimate thing, and kids have a right to protect their intimate space as well as adults. It's good for kids to learn adults do not have a right to force intimacy on them. That's how they learn healthy personal boundaries.

Answer 2

It really depends on the age of the child, and the gender. A lot of times children are shy and do not like to step out of their comfort zone. Unless they are used to being around the same adults all the time, then no, they may not want all of that huggy, kissy stuff. Also, children have great instincts sometimes, and I gotta say this, that in this day and age with all the stuff going on with adults bothering children, it may be a good thing. You must teach your child especially now during holiday season, that everyone that they come in contact with may not be a nice person. When cousin Jenny brings in her new beau, your child should not be huggy, kissy with someone that may or may not be a nice person. Do you hug and kiss your child, and do you have a great relationship with your child(ren)? Thats is the most important thing. phatbeatz

Answer 3

Children are individuals just like adults. Some do not like being kissed or hugged especially by someone they don't know well, or only see once in a while, or if they are in the middle of doing something, or if it is a wet, slobbery kiss, or if the kisser "smells funny" or a thousand other reasons.

But if they choose to kiss you---that is a gift beyond price!

Answer 4

Yes they do dislike it, grow out of it after move out the house probably, it may only be a phase but if you push the issue it will likely last longer

Answer 5

Actually surprisingly enough it is a phase, now if i knew how old the child was i could tell you if it's normal or not, as children reach elementary school they want to be adults and not recieve kisses, but let them know you love them still and promise to respect their wishes, make them jealous

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Some children just don't like too much affection. Other go through phases where they don't like certain things.

If something however came up suddenly, such as crying after receiving a kiss or feeling shameful about it, I might look into sexual abuse that may have happened.

I know it's a horrible leap to make, but you never know.

Answer 8

I think it is indicative of some disfunction in the family. Maybe the parents are not physically expressive, etc.

Hold the child more, read together in an easy chair, watch TV in bed together. Make being close to you a pleasureable expeience. Your kids will be healthier for it.

Answer 9

depends on their personality. but yes most children start disliking kisses from family around the age of 9, because it gets embarresing.

Answer 10

Yes, sometimes, and sometimes. Not everyone likes the huggy-kissy thing, even children. Some, espeically boys, get to a phase where it's considered "icky" and they will outgrow the most of it, but not until they're much older.