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Showing Affection Between Parents in Front of Kids, Ok?

04 December, 2023
Q Is it okay for kids to see their parents kissing and hugging? I thought it's good for them to see how much their parents love each other but my Mom says it's wrong, and that the kids will try to imitate what they see.

Answer

In this counseling answer:

•Children feel more secure when they see their parents close and sharing loving moments

•The intimacy which goes beyond a casual kiss, hug or hand hold should be avoided


As-salamu alaykum,

Acts of affection between parents (such as a kiss, holding hands, hugging) demonstrate affection, love, and respect between parents. It also teaches children that marriage is one of kindness and closeness.

Children feel more secure when they see their parents close and sharing loving moments. It also teaches them how one should be with their spouse.

Showing Affection in Front of Kids

However, the intimacy which goes beyond a casual kiss, hug or hand hold should be avoided. By this I mean, any kissing that is erotic or leads to sexual desire should be avoided in front of children, as children are quick to pick up on the parents’ emotions and these intimate sexual emotions should be for behind closed doors. I hope this helps!

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Salam

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Aisha has a PhD in psychology, an MS in public health and a PsyD. Aisha worked as a Counselor/Psychologist for 12 years at Geneva B. Scruggs Community Health Care Center in New York. She has worked with clients with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, panic disorder, trauma, and OCD. She also facilitated support groups and provided specialized services for victims of domestic violence, HIV positive individuals, as well youth/teen issues. Aisha is certified in Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care, Behavioral Management, Restorative Justice/ Healing Circles, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Confidentiality & Security. Aisha is also a Certified Life Coach, and Relationship Workshop facilitator. Aisha has a part-time Life Coaching practice in which she integrates the educational concepts of stress reduction, mindfulness, introspection, empowerment, self love and acceptance and spirituality to create a holistic healing journey for clients. Aisha is also a part of several organizations that advocates for prisoner rights/reentry, social & food justice, as well as advocating for an end to oppression & racism. In her spare time, Aisha enjoys her family, photography, nature, martial arts classes, Islamic studies, volunteering/charity work, as well as working on her book and spoken word projects.