Are your kids affectionate?

I have 2 kids, and I believe they are both affectionate but they are not in the same way. They have different personalities. I think that people have different needs- even adults- and some need more hugs and kisses than others, so the only thing I can advise, is to let them do what they feel, and how often they feel they want to do it. Freedom of expression is the key.

My son is 14 months old,and I work in another city ,so I go to home every two weeks to see my son.although he can't speak, I know he is very happy when I go to home.He smiles and kisses me.I believe every child loves his parents,and every parents love their child.

oh i have 3 small kids, eldest is a girl 3yrs old already...she is very sweet to me and very dependent ...she always calls me when she is in trouble and yes she likes being hugged and kissed by me, 2nd is a boy who is 1yr old and 9 months...he is the most affectionate child of the three kids..he likes to kiss his sister especially the smallest one...and i think they all got it from me..i am a very sweet person who likes to kiss and hug always...and its a good feeling when your children is close to you and is not afraid to show affection towards you...my youngest who is just 4 months old..me is the one who gives her thousand kisses and hugs..i carry her almost all day...she clings to me for her life...ain't that sweet?

me too they are moments that should never end!

Hi there dragonflyfli. I have a young son who is five. I give him attention and affection as a stay at home mother and he reciprocates. He is quite loving and huggable himself. He kisses me regularly and comes up to me happy and hugs me with a big smile upon his face. It sounds like your one son is the same way. You know, you are probably right about your other son. He might just be more independent. That can be a good thing. They each have different personalities and handle things differently. I would just say to go with the flow. Your quiet boy knows that you love him and he will come around. Children will always remember how much attention they were given. Both your sons are going to appreciate you for being a good mother. Take care.

my kids are the same as yours my oldest daughter will always want hugs and kisses.but my youngest can go a week without giveing me a hug i do get a kiss every night but this is only because its something we do when they go to bed.i have been told that she is like this as she has autism as part of her condition she has,some autsitic people dont show alot of emotion,i dont know how much is true.i do miss hugs a general kissers from her but her sister does make up for the ones that i dont get

My youngest daughter is the same way but with hugs. She is always all over everyone, she hugs and doesn't let go until you pry her away. I actually count to 3 break her hugs and run whiles she is trying to give me another one. Kids are great!

I have five children the eldest two who are 17 and 15 are not very affectionate think that comes with their age as when they were younger they use to be. Sometimes i will put my arm round them and i get 'err get off mum' but you can see they don't mind really. My 11 year old daughter is very affectionate she will often come to me for her cuddles it is the same with my 7 year old as well he always make sure he gives me a kiss going out the door to school and then when he gets home from school. And first thing in the morning i will get what he calls his morning kiss and cuddle. My two and half year has just recently become affection since he started pre-school two weeks ago. Every time i go out without him when i come back he will rush up to me and give me a big cuddle. It really makes my day.

got 3 kids, 2 girls n 1 boy. All affectionate. they like to hug n cuddle n kisses me. they always says i love you mum even for no reason and specially if they commit mistakes- they will shower you with lots of hugs n iloveyou n kisses. even now that they grown up- 13, 14 n 15 in ages-- they never change. they are sweet as ever. i love my children. they are so much special to me..

yes, both my daughter and son are very affectionate... but it's my son who's more affectionate with me... but both of them are not like that with their dad... :( maybe, because i do kiss and hug them a lot, and their dad doesnt do that to them...

Even though they are not demonstrative they still need hugs. Do not think because they do not initiate affection that they do not need it. I doubt many kids grow up to be teenagers in trouble because their parents hugged them too much.

I am not married so i don't know about that feeling.But dealing with kids is complicated one my cousin daughter is so naughty but she give more freedom to that child but scold her child when she do some mistake.