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Bad News For Parents Who Kiss Their Children On The Mouth

Bad News For Parents Who Kiss Their Children On The Mouth

Bad News For Parents Who Kiss Their Children On The Mouth

The coming of a child is often the moment when we rediscover ourselves, where our reason for living and being is multiplied as we see our toddlers grow up. Being a parent means having responsibilities for the education, well-being, personal development and sense of importance of your children.

Indeed, a child must feel loved and safe in the family environment where he lives. Thus, some parents decide to show their affection to their children by kissing them on the mouth for example. But this emotional gesture is debated and children's psychologists have looked into this phenomenon.

The psychological impact of kissing the child on the mouth

The psychologist, Charlotte Reznick, explains that when children become aware of their sensuality, from an early age, a kiss on the mouth can create emotional links for them. Indeed, even if it seems innocent on the part of the parents, the children develop by mimicry so they can reproduce the same thing with others without realizing the intimate impact of this gesture. 

Moreover, from the age of 4 or 5, children have a sensual awareness and the latter will be confused. On the one hand, the kiss on the lips gave them sensual stimulation because it is an erogenous zone that causes the release of serotonin and oxytocin, that is to say hormones pleasure but a other, they will find themselves lost in their gender attraction. That is why she recommends to kiss her child only on the cheek or on the forehead.

Some psychologists do not agree on this issue, including psychologist Sally-Anne McCormack who says that kissing a young child on the lips would be tantamount to associating breastfeeding with future gender orientation and behavior problems.

Affective alternatives

Of course, there are other ways to prove to your child that you love him. Discover some of them!

Trust him

Leaving your child free will shows that you have confidence. Moreover, by trusting him, he will feel himself able to trust others and create social bonds. Of course, it is important to explain to him the middle ground regarding the trust he gives to others.

Stick to your child

Respect is a fundamental value for living in community and being happy. This also applies in the family and one of the most beautiful proofs of love is to respect the choices of your child even if you do not share his point of view.

Encourage him

Each time we fail, we have trouble, especially when we are a child and we have trouble managing our emotions. It is at this moment that you should encourage your child by showing him that whatever happens, you are proud of him.

Set limits

Every child who develops needs to have rules and limits not to be exceeded. Indeed, the fact of establishing instructions proves that you are anxious to assume your role of parent, which reinforces the child in his feeling of being desired.

Be positive

When you are fulfilled, your child will feel it and understand that it is the source of your happiness. Optimism and happiness are as much proof as love incentives.