How to Discourage Kids From Kissing

A child may see kissing between adults and teenagers on the screen and in real life. With exposure to this expression of affection, a youngster might want to engage in kissing, too. If you notice a desire to kiss or if your child tries to engage peers in kissing, proceed carefully to prevent it. Your response needs careful orchestration, however, to ensure you don̵7;t create a negative reaction from your child.

Instructions

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      Note kissing exposure your child sees to determine whether he̵7;s seeing displays of affection. Television, movies and even real life can showcase kissing activities that might spark your child's interest, according to a guide published by the Tennessee Children̵7;s Advocacy Centers. If you discern that your child is seeing more affection than desired, control what your child watches and sees.

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      Explain the basics of kissing to your child to help her understand what is appropriate, advises psychologist Laura Markham, with the Aha! Parenting website. You might say, ̶0;Some kinds of kissing needs to wait until you grow up. It̵7;s fine for you and me to kiss each other because we love each other very much. Other kissing between you and a friend or you and another big person isn̵7;t a good idea unless I tell you it̵7;s OK.̶1;

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      Supervise your child whenever he̵7;s playing with other children if you think kissing or other exploration might occur. Avoid allowing children to play privately or unsupervised to ensure they engage in appropriate play.

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      Speak with other caregivers or teachers if you fear kissing might occur between your child and other children. A teacher will probably supervise interactions and assess the situation to determine whether issues exist, according to Bettye M. Caldwell, a professor of pediatrics writing for the Fisher-Price website. If the teacher discerns a problem, discuss it to ensure the youngsters always receive adequate supervision during play.

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