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Grandparent (male kissing female grandchildren on lips)

32 replies

BreakingDad77 · 01/05/2014 11:15

To me I think this is weird and should only kiss them on head/cheek, we have had a son so has not been a problem.

DW thinks I am being silly, I remember hearing Germaine Greer talking about the same thing and I found myself agreeing resonating with what she was saying.

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wonkylegs · 01/05/2014 11:26

I agree with your DW - you are being daft.
Why does this upset you?
It's a normal display of affection between family. Would it be more acceptable if granny kissed a grandson on the lips or would this too be taboo?
I think it's sad when people get worried about normal actions like this.

elQuintoConyo · 01/05/2014 11:26

Fuck me, now I've read it all.

Teach your dc about boundaries and how to feel comfortable enforcing them - then leave it up to them.

FuckyNell · 01/05/2014 11:25

Using the same cutlery? That made me laugh out loud!!!!

fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 01/05/2014 11:25

I think some posters think this is in AIBU not Feminist Theory.

MumsyFoxy · 01/05/2014 11:23

I think grandparents shouldn't kiss on their grandchildren's lips fullstop!! Also not share their cutlery with the grandchildren either. My ex MIL used to do this (and probably still does) and I found it repelling; she should have at least asked me.

SirChenjin · 01/05/2014 11:22

If your DC don't mind then it's not a problem. My personal experience clouds my judgement on this issue, so all I will say is take the lead from your DC, but if they ever say that they don't like it then please listen to them.

TheNightIsDark · 01/05/2014 11:19

Get a grip.

Do you not kiss your DS/DD on the lips? Why does the grandparent being male make a difference?

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