What do you think about staff kissing your child in nursery?

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Hi - saw an interesting article on this topic on www.daynurseries.co.uk

www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1560390/nurseries-adopt-no-kissing-policy-to-protect-staff-from-being-accused-of-abuse

Just wondered what everyone else thinks? I feel quite sad that some nurseries don't even encourage children to sit on staff members' laps for very long. My son goes to a nursery and a childminder and I think it is so important for him to get cuddles and kisses!

I don't think kisses are essential, but wouldn't be bothered either. I would be worried about any setting that discouraged cuddles and sitting on laps, especially for younger children.

I saw my osteo through my pregnancy and now my DD is 18mo I take her sometimes. She treats her whilst she toddles about and once kissed the top of her head. I jumped a bit in suprise but wasn't a bit bothered, and this is someone who was only with her for half an hour. I think toddlers just bring out that kind of affection in most people.