[md7mdee]

I'd love to hear how parents draw the line between showing affection for each other when your children are around. My gut tells me that some degree of kissing and hugging is a good thing...lets the kids know that all is good with Mom and Dad. But, do you need to do more? No, I don't mean serious intimacy.

Let me know what you think.

[MiaCamille]

i agree that a little kissing and hugging doesn't hurt anyone and can be comforting to the kids, heck i still remember my parents hugging in the kitchen!!

[MissyChrissy]

My husband and I always hug each other-every day! We kiss often too, but it's just closed-lips, quick pecks. Generally 3 quick ones right in a row, for "1-I, 2-Love, 3-You" Corny ain't it? lol

[MommaColleen]

IMO, hugging, kissing (g-rated) and telling each other that we love them is all perfectly ok for the kids to see. It is no different than telling them you love them and giving them hugs and kisses. It lets them know that Mom and Dad love each other and that they live in a loving home.

[erinellakal]

We don't normally kiss or hug infront of the kids, not but choice, just by our situation. He leaves REALLY early in the morning so they don't see the good bye kiss and we hug and kiss good night, but they're in bed.

But last weekend dh and i were sitting on the couch, he had his arm around me, which usually doesn't happen cuz I don't sit down long enough! BUT we were watching a movie and Erin (5) looked at us like we were aliens! She asked why he was doing that and then acted very silly and giddy...i think she liked that we were showing affection in front of her.

I think you should show that you love each other. It shows your children that a marriage is loving and caring and that husbands and wives love each other and thats what they should look for when in an relationship when they are adults.
We have to work on that.....we're all business the majority of the time.....

[lovingmemory]

I think it's good to show affection for each other in front of your kids, g-rated of course. It shows them that its alright to show affection and that their parents love each other. They might just have an awsome relationship with their own spouse in the future.

[songbirdxx]

HUGS, HUGS, HUGS AND MORE HUGS between mum and dad. Group hugs too. Hugs for boys, as much as hugs for girls when they are children and especially when they are teenagers no matter how angry they become.It is never wrong to express appropriate affection within the family.

[MikkiG]

My hubby and I show a lot of affection towards each other in front of our little one. Of course G rated although we have had a walk in incident when he was just over a year old lol. We spend a lot of time together on the couch when the DH arrives home. I'm also very affection towards my little man and we will lay on the couch together in the mornings and watch his favorite cartoons (Charlie and Lola, Ruby and Max) We always give kisses goodnight and kisses every time I or the DH leave and come home. I really think it effects a child later in life. I still remember my parents and how they acted around each other and it really has showed me how a wife and husband should act and how a mother and father should act.

[DivasMomma]

I think showing affection, g rated as everyone says, is a GREAT thing! I have 2 girls and I want them to find someone who is like their daddy and someone who will show THEM affection SOMEDAY!

[oweirdo]

G-rated is great for the kids to see. Mikey and I hold hands almost every where we go, always have to have that second kiss, all 4 of "his girls" meet him at the door almost every night when he gets home. Tons of hugs and kisses then. We both grew up where love was not expressed in that way. I dont know if I ever saw my mom and dad hug and kiss. And I know his parents did not say it much. So we both shower the girls with love.