Grandparent (male kissing female grandchildren on lips)

[BreakingDad77]

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.

In Scotland also and agree that everyone I know kisses on the lips.

I remember my French boss being horrified one hogmanay with all the kisses on lips being thrown about, he said its not the done thing in France.

I kiss my DC on the lips and kiss my dad goodbye with a peck on the lips, did the same with my grandparents (not my mum though, she's about as warm as an igloo and doesn't really DO hugs and kisses)

I kiss my grandfather on the lips, what is your issue?

Why is it not a problem with a son? Does the grandfather not kiss the boy, or does he and you have no problem with it? If the former, I would not want him to kiss female grandchild because in that case it would obviously be a sexual thing for him.

I come from a family where no one kissed any relative on the lips. Just not done, and I would be extremely suspicious about anyone wanting to do that to my children.

I hope you teach your son that it is for him to decide who touches him, and would teach that to a daughter, too. If your child does not want to be kissed by grandpa, the problem sort of solves itself.

I can't imagine not kissing my little ones on the lips - seems a shame not to, especially the 18 month old who is constantly leaning in for a dribbly kiss. I can't believe anyone could turn their head away from a kiss like that!
My dad kisses me on the lips, only for a second - it's not gross or sexual. I'm also not grossed out by grandparents kissing them wherever or sharing cutlery - get a grip!