Reply to "Parents Kissing Kids on the Lips"

Hello Tina Marie,

Thank you for reminding us about cultural sensitivity. To which culture would parents kissing children on the lips belong? I do agree that cultures embrace love and affection differently. Are you aware of any cultures, or studies of cultures, that explore parents kissing children on the lips? Do any cultures come to your mind where this is the norm? Let's remember that Female Genital Mutilation is a norm in some cultures, and many nations and NGO's are challenging that norm.

Friends, let us please not confuse "cultural norm" with "well-being."

And, would you say that American culture is one that embraces and supports this practice of parents kissing children on the lips?

Thanks much for your reminder about culture. Most welcome, indeed!

Warmly,

Lee-Anne

8/27/157:29 AM

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