Seeing Parents’ PDA is Actually Good for Your Child’s Health

If your kids watch TV, they’re sure to see plenty of “public displays of affection” (PDA) between onscreen couples. Seeing it in real life between their parents may gross them out, but deep down it makes them happy.

1. You Are Modeling A Healthy Relationship For Them

Showing affection towards your mate in front of your children teaches them what a healthy relationship looks like. It shows them that a relationship is supposed to be affectionate, passionate, and alive.

Your children will see that love isn’t something that just happens in movies. In fact, they will realize what a cheap alternative looks like on TV, compared to the real deal their parents have.

Your children will see how they should be treated and carry that expectation with them when they start looking for their own spouse. When they see how much their father treasures their mom, or their mom treasures their dad they will the same type of love in their own lives.

By showing your kids PDA frequently and, of course, appropriately you will show them through your actions what love looks like and serves as an example.

2. It Provides Them With Security

50% of marriages today fall apart, and even if your kids haven’t voiced their concern, you can be sure they wonder about their family falling apart as their friends did. So hold hands with your spouse while you’re driving, going on a walk, or simply watching a movie together. Your kids will see it and even if they roll their eyes at you, deep down it comforts them and reassures them that their parents still love each other.

Pay particularly close attention to showing PDA after having a conflict with your spouse. Conflicts are normal, but your children will be tense if they don’t know that mom and dad are okay. Seeing the two of you hugging and being affectionate lets them know that there is nothing to worry about.

3. It’s Great For Your Health

Who says the benefits are just limited to your kids? A few minutes of snuggling or hugging releases the hormone oxytocin. This hormone is frequently referred to as the love drug or the glue that holds relationships together. It will make you and your partner feel more connected to each other.

It is this hormone that allows you to bond with your mate, making you more loving and trusting. Some studies even show that it helps you be more sympathetic and supportive. While a massive dose of oxytocin is released during sex, daily non-sexual affection releases it as well.

Massages, hugs, kisses, hand holding, even holding eye contact can all raise your levels of oxytocin.

A Word of Caution

Keep your affection in front of the kiddos PG-Rated. Avoid anything that is sexual. Anything that is overtly sexual should be private, but I’m sure you already know that. If you wouldn’t do it in public, don’t do it in front of the children.

There are boundaries. Keep them. Otherwise, you risk scaring and confusing your kids. Those go for verbal communication as well. Innuendos, dirty talk, and compliments of a sexual nature should be out of your children’s hearing.

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