https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:29:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2709221 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 23:25:43 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2709221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We barely do the mouth kisses but I don't care what other people do. We're very affectionate but just not really mouth kissers with our kids. I think everyone has their boundaries but I have yet to see parents in real life too affectionate with their young children. </p> <p>And I'm sure people will roll their eyes at this but I don't love the word snuggle(s). :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2709200 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 21:49:28 +0000 travellingbee 2709200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only reason I often avoid mouth kisses is germs. And no, I don't think kids can be too affectionate. Of course they need to learn boundaries with people especially non-family, but showing love should be a given in our house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2709184 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:17:58 +0000 SweetCaroline 2709184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are very lovely dovey, but I was raised that only couples kiss on the mouth. We limit kisses to the cheek, in our culture mouth kisses are romantic kisses. I totally understand that is a very special and reasonable part of parent-child relationships. I actually understand why this would sadden others, but I don't feel like anything is missing and our relationship is full of love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2709175 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:45:00 +0000 anonysquire 2709175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was raised in a home where we never showed affection. My parents never really hugged or kissed us. I'm sure they did when we were babies? But even now it feels kind of weird to hug them and I never ever hug my siblings!!! That being said, my kids are all over me and each other and j love it!!! If I walk into a room they come and hug me and kiss me and it just feels so natural. So maybe we're creepy lol, but I don't want them to miss out on that physical attention from parents. If that makes sense? I don't want it to be weird or forced if we hug when we're older. It's like second nature. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2709044 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 11:36:11 +0000 caterw 2709044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are 3.5 and 4 months. I kiss and hug them constantly! No such thing as too many baby snuggles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708734 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 07:38:16 +0000 looch 2708734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am coming at it from the other side of things and i am going to say yes...not because it's a bad thing that they show affection, but because at least for my son, it's turned into some inappropriate behavior in terms of not understanding people's boundaries. </p> <p>My son will literally sit right next to you, put his hands and feet all over you, he will hug and kiss you, stroke your hair, etc. He loves to cuddle at night, he will literally hug you all night if he could, so we are trying to find other ways for him to get that sensory satisfaction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708694 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 22:39:56 +0000 wrkbrk 2708694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I got hardly any affection when I was growing up (just my parents' way) and I am definitely over compensating with DS. The more lovin the better! Anyone who has any funny looks or negative opinions about that can suck it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708628 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:39:49 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2708628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never too lovey dovey for some awesome snuggles! But I understand what you mean about being aware of the differences in local customs and culture. I'm really affectionate with DD and I used to be self-conscious during drop-offs because the locals don't appear to be as affectionate. DD would want to rub noses (like in Daniel Tiger) but everyone would look at us weird - they don't have Daniel Tiger here. Just as she's grown out of the nose rubbing, I see a couple of other moms kiss their LOs on the lips goodbye. They look as hesitant and embarrassed as I used to with the nose rubs. It goes to show that affection is universal :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708579 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:05:05 +0000 daniellemybelle 2708579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not possible! But I kiss my 3 year old on the lips all the time :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708365 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:09:41 +0000 thepicklemonster 2708365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kid is only 5 months old and I can't stop myself from making out with him for hours a day, lol, but 5 and 7 definitely sounds like a very normal age for tons of hugs! At that age, I vividly remember my dad coming home from work and sweeping me up into the biggest hugs and kisses every night. I think once they start hitting puberty maybe it becomes a little much? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708344 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 10:44:34 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2708344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: ha ha! Baby kisses are so messy. </p> <p>Just recently my LO, he's 10 months, started giving us real hugs. I will take them and give them as long as he's willing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708271 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 07:40:16 +0000 erinbaderin 2708271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could do without the French kisses, but he's only 12 months. I'm assuming he'll outgrow it soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708257 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 06:42:50 +0000 lamariniere 2708257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wonder about this, especially since we are a bi-cultural family. My kids are very lovey dovey with me and I with them, but it's not really the same in my husband's culture. So sometimes they do the same things with their grandparents/other family members, or even say things like "I love you" which is just not in their culture (even though I don't doubt they love my kids), and I wonder what people think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708187 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:59:48 +0000 littlejoy 2708187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely not!!! Love and affection is abundant in our home, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I will say, our 3 year old is going through a phase where she says she doesn't always feel like hugs/kisses, so we're totally respecting that right now. </p> <p>My parents and grandparents still kiss me on the lips. Weird for some, I guess, but it's what I grew up with, so it's not weird at all. </p> <p>Honestly, I get sad when I hear that parents are weirded out by kissing on the lips. Like, that's really, really sad to me.</p> <p>*I will say, my personal boundary falls within the social norms of our country - hugs and kisses are aplenty!! And, I will take hugs and kisses from my little ones as long as they'll have me. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708181 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:53:07 +0000 Anagram 2708181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 and 7 is definitely not too old! If there is such a thing. Oh man, it makes me kind of sad to think of my kids not running and giving me hugs in just a few years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708178 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:50:03 +0000 Bibliolove 2708178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think expressing love is bad, with kids and parents. I gave a lot of hugs as a kid! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-possible-for-kids-to-be-too-lovey-dovey-with-parents#post-2708170 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:33:04 +0000 mrbee 2708170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every time I come into the house, the kids jump into my arms and give me a huge hug. Sometimes they exclaim that they love me, which is always nice.</p> <p>The other day, both kids jumped into my arms at the same time and I saw someone nearby give me a weird look - like maybe my kids were too old for that (they're 5 and 7). I've felt a bit self-conscious about it since then... I had always figured that the kids would grow out of the hug phase so I hadn't thought much of it.</p> <p>Then again, I saw that skit on SNL where the whole family kisses each other on the lips and that's too much for me. So I have my limits too.</p> <p>Is it possible for kids to be too lovey dovey with parents? What's your personal limit? </p>