Recently I read an article about a mother who lost her child. The reason was
horrifying. Doctors found out that the child was infected by a germ which got
transferred from mouth to mouth. In that article, doctors have strictly warn parents not to kiss
their children on their lips or allow others to do the same. I am not a doctor
or a health expert but I knew that kissing baby's lips is not a good practice.
I have stopped people from doing that. Some parents didn't like it when I do that.
I don't care if they don't like me but I can't see a baby getting into trouble
because of their stupidity. Showing love and affection to your child through
kisses and hugs is love but doing things even after knowing they are not right
is stupidity. For the sake of the child I normally try one more time to
convince the parents in simple words. You are exposed to dirt, germs and
pollution of the world, not your baby. His/her mouth is the most vulnerable
body part exposed to infections which will directly go inside the body. But this
is not the only reason. With the increased cases of child molestation and
sexual abuse, you have to make your children know that no one should kiss on
their lips, not even their parents or loved ones. I have read real life instances
of children exploited by their own family members. They were kissed on their
lips with wrong intentions. But the children didn't know that it was wrong
simply because their parents and loved ones also do the same. Children cannot
differentiate what is wrong and what is right, but you as a parent or as
someone who adores kids can.
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