What are your opinions on parents who kiss their children on the lips when they're about 7 or so?

Feels like very awkward. I don’t think that’s good (only for my opinion)

Even if it’s like the father and the daughter? When the mother doesn’t even do it.

well it is their child, if the child is uncomfortable with it they will tell their parents.

I say they shudnt b kissin on the lips like after age 3 or 4, it wud b kinda uncomfortable

I did it until I was 13.

I don’t think there is anything wrong, a kiss is a sign of affection it doesn’t have to be considered sexual and inappropriate. I’m Romanian so I greet my relatives with kisses.

yea, why doesn’t the mother do it?

I guess it depends on your background.

I think it’s completely normal, I think with the things going on in society which makes it seem inappropriate, with what we hear now a days that happens… but that shouldnt be happening.

My hubby comes from a very traditional French family. He is 36 and his mother still kisses him on the lips. It’s not like it’s some long, drawn out smooching session - it’s just a quick peck on the lips and I don’t see anything wrong with it.

I think it’s okay. I have a 14 year old friend who pecks her mum on the lips when saying goodbye. In my social circle, it’s hard to define what’s inappropriate and what’s not; some girls in the group greet each other by kisses on the lips whether they are bi or not. It’s just a part of sociolect for us.

It’s a cultural thing. Most of my family members still kiss each other on the lips as it is how they greet and they are well into their 50’s and 60’s. I think that if it makes the person uncomfortable then it should be stopped. I for one don’t like hugs and kisses as greetings. They just invade my personal bubble but if that is the way you show affection and greet I see nothing wrong with it.

I don’t see how that’s a bad thing. If the child thinks it’s weird then they can discontinue kissing their parents on the lips. I still kiss my mom on the mouth sometimes, I don’t see how that’s weird. I don’t kiss my dad on the lips though…..

Ew.

My personal opinion, not ok. It just really bothers me …

In my culture, one greets family members, friends, and occasionally even mutual friends that you are just meeting of the same culture. However, I personally do not believe children should be kissed on the lips, and I know that the majority of people feel uncomfortable with this.