Kissing a child...is it wrong?

You have a point ..we should have limit affection towards kids.its not good to cross the limit.

Child need kisses and affection of their parents and grand parents. But there may be boundaries for them who can touch and kiss them. They should taught and aware of this.

In the purview of law, a child cannot consent because he or she is under the direct responsibility of his or her parents and he or she is deemed to lack the necessary rationale to undertake decisions at that phase of his or her life. Consequently, even if we begin asking a child whether we can kiss them or not, this should also give them the rights to be asked whether we can play with them or not. Though I agree that kissing is more affectionate and is about physical proximity, we must not forget that the law seeks to maintain the normative rules of an objective society. Kissing (on the cheeks) and hugging babies are seen as social behaviours that have not been objected for centuries. There is a presumption in this: it is done out of pure affection. Hence, I don't think there is a need to ask a baby or a kid whether we can hug or kiss them. However, in this attempt, we must be responsible enough to understand whether the baby or child's behaviour expresses consent or not. If not, we must definitely cease doing this. Parents have an important role to play in this too. They are the one who defines the limits around their children. Hence, they must know the closeness they are allowing between their children and other people.

same here I do not kiss other people kids.Unless they are my relative

i dont kiss other peoples children.

Your post reminded me of a uncle I have who used to hold me in such a way and kiss my cheeks. I hated it! I complained to my mother who put at end to it. ..thankfully. So personally, I have only ever hugged a child ...and I usually wait for the child to be comfortable with me.

You must be referring to that guy on the reality show. The video showed something that looked vulgar although he claims it was no so. Kissing other people's children is common but I would abhor anyone even parents if they kissed their children on their lips

I would never kiss another person kid, some people do not even want that you touch them. I can understand, I do not pinch their cheeks or touch their hair.

What you're saying here is reasonable.

I think there are cultural differences as well as individual differences. I ruffle kids' hair as I walk by them at the preschool. They seem to like that. But in some Asian cultures (I lerned in the Amarican movie, Gran Torino) that is not a proper thing to do. When working with littlies, I do give lots of hugs, but kisses are rare. I do let littlies sit in my lap at circle time (and when I read to them), and they gobble up the affection. But I rarely tickle kids, as to me, that's me "taking control" of their bodies. I particularly avoided tickling when I worked with kids who had been abused.

I wait for kids to come to me on their own. No use making them cry unnecessarily. I like to cuddle babies/ infants a lot.

I won't let someone kiss my nephews and nieces on the lips even their parents because babies are very prone to infection too.

Gosh didn't realise that the Papon story would make such inroads even into mylot...Thought it was only in the local news. May be excused cause don't have tv But yes his behaviour didn't look innocent in the clips I am getting on WhatsApp....That lip kiss is very very inappropriate to say the least

I think there is nothing wrong in kissing a child,but in this world there are people with good intentions and bad intentions,which we cannot understand. So parents will not like if any strangers kiss their children. Though we do with a good intention, they would be scared and protect their children,and would not like their children with strangers. If the parents allow it is okay.

edible cheeks?? haha.. yes mommie, we need little bit restrain from doing so.. because, it makes them resilient towards our love.. like random love showerings from random people without any fondness from babies.. by the way, i do have edible cheeks.. :) ;)

I agree a pat on the upper back or head is okay. Hugs are okay if both are okay with it. Its ok for parents, grand parents, aunts, etc to kiss a cheek. If kid doesn't want it, they shouldn't be forced. Ever since I read an article about how kids felt being pushed to kiss strangers ( grand parent, distant relative they just meet or only see like once a year)... I'm totally not ok with it being a joke in movies or life. If an adult demands that affection and dont get it, Its their own darn fault for not being an active family member. Its a privilege not a right!