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Parental kiss on the lips? – A survey by Pulzus

In addition to touching, hugging, and caressing, kissing is also very important in the physical relationship between parent and child. The presence of these tactile elements are essential to form secure attachment and are for the benefit of the child.
It has been scientifically proven that regularly cuddled children become healthier in adulthood than their previously less loved counterparts. Other studies have found that children who are often hugged perform much better and are smarter.

So what’s wrong with the kiss on the lips? Why is this such a controversial topic, generating arguments between so many parents?

Child psychologists say that while a kiss on the cheek is good, a kiss on the lips can only feel nice if it is consensual, and does not cause any discomfort to the child. To ensure that, parents need to pay particular attention to the child’s responses, read their signals.
For children, a hug and the expression of love is a necessity, a kiss on the mouth might not be.

In our Pulzus research, we asked our users what they think about a parent giving their child a kiss on the lips.

According to 31% of respondents it is “inappropriate, but all parents may decide for themselves”, 21% thinks it is “inappropriate and could be harmful to children”.
What do you think of a parent kissing their child on the lips?

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