how much cuddling is suitable infront of kids?

Honestly, this is something that is really sad to say, but I don't think that my husband and I show very many signs of affection at all these days. I mean there was a time that we would give each other a kiss every time one of us was walking out the door and things like that. However, these days it seems to be something that we just don't do all that much any more. However, we do always express our love for each other verbally every time that we are parting. I think that children seeing their parents showing some affection for each other is a good thing because of the fact that it shows the children that their parents really do care about each other.

It is important to know your limits of course. Children get affected easily and so you do not want to give them things to ponder about and urge them to ask questions that you would most probably feel shy to answer. So I agree that a small kiss is as far as it should go. Obviously hugs are ok and caresses would depend on the kind. However, it is important to make sure to show that there is love between you and your spouse as after all kids love to see their parents united and in love. It gives them a sense of happiness as it automatically inspires security and a strong bond in the family.

Our son 8-year-old sees us hug and kiss everyday. We give each other a quick peck on the lips not the really deep passionate kind of kiss. We do it whenever husband goes to work. Husband also hugs and kisses our kids before he leaves.

I think cuddling, hugging and soft kisses are totally okay. At least they get used to it... it's not something unnatural, and I'm not prudish at all. But heavily making out is just tasteless in front of kids.

I think some should be shown to an extent. Now I grew up with my parents showing nothing, so to me I could never do anything infront of anyone. I know some people who literally show way too much, and I think it's inappropriate, and a way to get attention.

Hi pomwango. Children learn from their parents' respect for each other, they learn about self-respect and love... and much more! I agree that the kiss on the cheek, or on lips and warm hug is normal, for they need to see love 'demonstrated'. Sitting close to each other, holding tight is normal I would say... fondling will not work though! When they grow up they will know that what they have seen at home is 'ok' and also acceptable in public.

just plain kissing, like a friendly kiss or a peck in the cheek or lips will do and hugging but not the torrid ones of course. I do this with my hubby too and we explain to the kids as to why we kiss each other and that is because we love each other.

I see nothing wrong with cuddling with your spouse or partner in front of your children. It shows your children how much you care about each other. it is a loving bond. It does not have to be anything extreme or x-rated. It should only go as far as to make everyone feel comfortable.

Cuddling is not a bad habit, as long as it is executed in a way that it is conforming for the people you are surrounded with most especially kids. Just try to cuddle in a more conserve way that it won’t feel a much more of a sensual act, sometimes it also goes to show that you are showing affection that it’s a good way that children would see that their parents are really in love with each other. But always remember G-rated actions. LOL.

my child is still a baby but I think when he is grown up or can already speak and question things kiss in the cheeks and smack and hugging is fine to see of my child.. child likes to imitate so we really should be careful of what we do infront of our children and even what we say because in the eyes of a child whatever an adult do is right to her or his eyes so they tend to copy it..