Lmao I’m 21 and I will still cuddle with my dad 
I wish people would stop sexualizing everything. That’s a normal bond to have with a parent.
I cuddled my Dad on the couch until he passed away when I was 23. I think your Mum might need therapy
No way my girls 10 she still cuddles dad my boys 8 loves a cuddle
It is a totally appropriate thing to cuddle up to mum or dad right up to the age when the child feels that they no longer want to ,be it in there teens or when they are adults. My kids in their 30"s will still cuddle up to me and their own children suggle up to them. If the child is made to feel it’s inappropriate or creepy then that is a huge loss to both sides. You partner is going to be one of those parents that any affection is wrong,don’t do that to your child be they 5 or 55 they will know you are there for them uncondionaly
Would it be inappropriate for you to cuddle your 5 year old on the couch.? No! So why would it be inappropriate for her to have some cuddles with her dad 
Lolol your mom has issues. There’s absolutely nothing wrong w it.
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I think your mother has a warped mind. I wouldn’t feel comfortable having someone like her in my home if that’s what she was thinking when my family is being affectionate.
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If its ok for kid to cuddle mom at any age then it is ok for kid to cuddle dad only if the child feels uncomfortable or something wrong is happening should it be stopped
Wtf absolute madness:rofl:
it’s her dad and there having a cuddle fs!! Obviously the mother thinking it’s inappropriate is the one with the very odd problem!!
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Ah wth is happening to this world, when a child can’t cuddle their father
Ur mom is a sick lady a father loving his daughter is normal
Your mom is the issue, what parent says to their child that the grand baby can’t cuddle with their own parents…
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To be honest it sounds like your mother is sexualizing your 5 year old and I wouldn’t be comfortable having someone who thinks like her around my child
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I think you should trade your mum in for a new one
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Your mum has a weird mind
Not at all, I think that’s very cute. You are never too old to get a cuddle from your dad 
She’s the inappropriate one. Warped mind or just clueless
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Your mum has issues there is nothing wrong with a dad cuddling His child is she allowed to snuggle with her grandmother and it be OK if it is why is it any different for him
My daughter is almost 10 and still loves a cuddle with her dad x
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Seriously kids should be cuddling parents, it’s lovely seeing kids and fathers cuddling watching TV etc that mother has issues maybe needs a cuddle herself
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I think your mother needs mental help if she thinks this
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Why is there a need to ask this ad go mental if my partner didn’t cuddle me kids on the couch there is nothing worng with a father cuddling his child same for the mother this has got to stop how would us women feel if dads said is it appropriate for us to do it dads have exactly the same right as a mother they just as important and a child needs to feel loved by both parents
U need to not let ur mom around ur kids. She has some serious problems if she thinks its inappropriate for a kid to cuddle with their parent. I would also tell her she needs to seek help for sexulizing a child
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Your mom is a pervert
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Ur ma needs a good shake
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My son and his dad snuggle on the sofa all the time. He’s 9 she needs to get a grip
Messed up ur mom or u even questioning that. Absolutely nothing wrong with that yall should be grateful
I’m 30 and I still sit and cuddle my dad on the sofa if I ever get a chance. Our daughter is 8 and our son 6 they regularly sit and cuddle up with dad when watching a movie. Really makes me sad your mom thinks that. Children aren’t children for very long let them enjoy the little comforts while they can. Xx
Wtaf there is nothing wrong with that… if anyone sees there is something wrong with that they have issues themselves and need to get there mind out the gutter…!! For God sake he’s the father not a pedo. F!##, people are dumb.
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It’s in no way inappropriate at all, kids as long as they want cuddles should get them from all family members no matter whether they are male or female. You might need to have a gentle conversation with mum as she may have had a past trauma.
Did she let you cuddle your dad when u were 5 , anyways that’s enough internet for today . SMH
Abbotsley nothing wrong with that atal my daughter is almost 9 my two sons are 6 and 5 and loves cuddles on the sofa with their daddy… your mother has issues she needs to deal with
I’d say there’s something wrong and inappropriate about the person’s thoughts!! My daughters are 7 and 10 and still cuddle their Dad, which is NORMAL!
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If you have a problem with dad being affectionate, seek help. Dads are allowed to be people too.
What??? Enjoy those cuddles on the couch at whatever age!!! Thats his child. One day they will be an adult and cuddles of any sort will be long gone. My 6 year old loves cuddles from me and his dad. My older kids, 11 16 and 18 i need to steal cuddles. lol xx
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Was the mom abused by her own father or is it extreme sexism? Either way, it most definitely is normal
Smh it’s not inappropriate, what’s inappropriate is your mom’s ability to make you question the love between a father and child…
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What the fuck ? Of course it’s normal and NOT inappropriate. What’s wrong with your mother ?
Perhaps your mother was touched inappropriately as a child and she hasn’t dealt with that? Because there’s nothing wrong with a parent cuddling their child, no matter the age, the sex, or the gender of either people involved. Your child will decide when she’s “too old for that.” And that will be a sad day. On very rare occasions my 12 year old will still sit on her father’s lap. He loves it because she so rarely wants anything to do with him. Honestly, she mostly just does it to get a rise out of her very possessive 2 year old brother, who is obsessed with daddy. lol
Does ur child cuddle up to u on the couch too? Does ur mam have a problem with that too?
Your mom can die. There’s nothing wrong with a father and his daughter cuddling.
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I think that’s the stupidest thing I could have read today.
I wouldn’t think so.
She sounds like she has serious issues herself
Wtf?!That is the weirdest problem I have ever read here. 
Of course, your daughter can cuddle her dad whenever she wants! Treasure those moments becoz they are growing too fast!!!
Help a mama out and respond anonymously on our forum. Is it inappropriate for a child to cuddle dad on the couch?
No, not at all! He is the child’s parent… they want love and affection too. There is nothing wrong with cuddling your child or a dad cuddling his child!
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What the heck??? Yes it’s normal… Dads are as much of a parent as moms are. They deserve love and cuddles too. Both of my sons cuddle their dad all the time. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it…
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If I have to question if my child is safe to cuddle their dad on the couch I’d reevaluate the dad. If you dont feel the need to do that then your family can shove it🥰
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Kids need affection from their parents or they’ll grow up feeling like they never had it and then you have someone chasing after boys/girls trying to feel that void which could be a lot worse than a hug and snuggles. If for some reason the mom feels like its innapropriate maybe her gut instinct is telling her there’s something more going on. There’s no right or wrong answer for this because we dont know the situation. Has he seemed to be innapropitate when hes cuddling. Does the child seem scared or uncomfortable. If this is the case then yes it is innapropriate and instead of just telling him to cut it out you need to grab your baby and leave.
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My twins are 7 (b/g) they’ll be 8 in September and they are the cuddliest.
We’re not raising serial killers lol we show love and affection in our home all the time. That’s not “inappropriate” and it sounds like your mom wasn’t hugged enough as a child IMO.
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My 5 yr old sleeps in the bed with her Daddy when she’s at his house. Let that baby cuddle with Daddy.
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Let your baby have their snuggles. It’s so important for children to feel connected and to seek comfort with both parents, not just the mother.
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Umm no way!!! Fathers should be a safe place for their kids also not just the mother. My husband has put our daughter to bed every night since she was born and she is now 6.
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no way would I let my parents or in laws dictate on how to raise and love my kids.
If he’s a good father, not a perv-what’s the issue?
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It’s a wonderful thing that your child wants to cuddle with Dad. Perhaps your Mom is of the generation when children were kept slightly distant and emotions weren’t shown. So glad that era is gone. Coddle away Dad!
Maybe she’s of the older generation and thinks it would or will make your child “weak”?
Hell no. Up until they move out let them cuddle on the couch and relax with you. You’re still their safe spot. Any anyone should be proud of that.
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I don’t think it’s inappropriate! I wish my kids had a dad that wanted to cuddle them!
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My 16 year old bonus son and my 15 year old bonus daughter still cuddle up to their dad on the couch when they’re watching a movie or when they just want some attention. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
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It’s inappropriate if dad is a pedophile. But if dad is a loving caring parent, he can cuddle his child.
Absolutely not inappropriate at all. That’s her dad and his child those moments should be cherished not made to feel inappropriate.
Cuddle away, there is nothing wrong with being affectionate with your children, maybe she was abused as a child and is no longer able to see the innocence in it and that’s sad, but pleased dont stop being affectionate with your child becauce someone else sees it inappropriate.
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I think it’s really disturbing that your mother thinks there’s something wrong with it. Maybe she was abused as a child and is projecting it onto your innocent kid and their dad.
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Um…… kids need to do MORE cuddling with dad on the couch IMO, especially at that young of an age. I definitely find more of an issue with the person that thinks this is inappropriate than I do with kids cuddling with their parents. Love them babies as long as they’ll let you!!!
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It’s abnormal for someone to take something so innocent and make it inappropriate. Your mom sounds messed up.
How is showing love & affection inappropriate? I will cuddle tf outta my kids until my last breath no matter their age. If they still let me of course lol
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Why would it be weird for a child to get affection from their father or be affectionate towards their father? The grandmother sounds like she has some issues she needs to resolve
Huh? What child doesn’t like to feel loved by their parent?
I can see being concerned if your 16 year old is still doing that, but your 5 year old? No way
Children should cuddle both parents for as long as they want!!
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Not inappropriate. I always cuddled with my dad he made me feel safe and loved.
That is just so stupid not trying to he mean at all but I have 3 kids all with the same person from 10 to 3 and they love their dad and cuddle with him all the time its called love try showing it sometimes
Probably inappropriate for them not to snuggle on the couch
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This is very odd to me I believe kids should be loved on it’s important I feel.i would tell her to mind her own business.she must be a very withdrawn and cold person.
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I just want to put out there that I’m 27 and been out of the house for a while. But if there is ever a time that I’ve had a hard day or just need a hug BOTH of my parents are fully comfortable in doing so. Even my two oldest sons sit on our couch an snuggle with their dad.
My soon to be 11yr old daughter snuggles with her daddy any chance she gets!! Same with my 7yr old.
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I’m 26 and if I’m upset and my dads around I still cuddle up on the couch with him. It’s a comfort thing
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My nine almost ten year old twin boys still like to cuddle with both mom & dad
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WTH? Of course it’s okay! He’s 5!!! And besides that, my 11 year old still loves hugs and hanging out with mom and dad.
That’s ridiculous. Parents are (or at least should be) a child’s safe place.
If your daughter isn’t uncomfortable you have nothing to worry about.
Sounds like manipulation and/or projection coming from the other side. I personally have trauma that sometimes effects the way I think about healthy/norm relationships. It’s not about all things (obv.) and it’s definitely not always easy to understand. If anything it kinda sucks but I know it comes from a not so good place so I’m able to adjust accordingly. If it were me in the situation I would straight up ask what she thinks the harm in it is? Not that you owe anyone anything but it could be a start?
In a normal family dynamic this is completely acceptable. Rather than think the mother is sexualizing it or thinking perverted did anyone take a moment to think maybe the moms response was possibly based on trauma that she has experienced in a similar scenario. I let my own children lay on a couch with their father, my father was an abuser and I’d have a different response if this were a topic about him. The mom may not be expressing her concern for something she’s done directly, it may not be that she’s a sick person for thinking it’s inappropriate or even that she suspects something is happening, but simply because she has experienced a worst case scenario.
Thats a weird thought. My 8 and 10 year olds still cuddle with their dad, along with our toddler.
Totally normal. They need that compassion and love from their daddy.
My 9 year old will still cuddle with her dad, it’s her dad… Not weird at all.
what’s wrong with a child cuddling with her dad?! My oldest is 7 and still snuggles with her dad and I’m happy for that
You mom is a bit messed up. It’s ok for any child to cuddle with there parent.
I’d say your mom has some issues SHE needs to work on.
It’s weird that she would think that. It’s your family and if they want cuddles you give them cuddles 
No. Let the child have snuggles. My kids are 2 and 4 and sleep in the bed with us sometime still, or my kids want to cuddle with us. Nothing wrong with it
What utter bullshit. Your mom sucks. Totally normal for our children to want to be physically close and affectionate with their parents, at ALL ages. JFC.
Thats sick. I don’t understand. Would she feel the same if you, the mom, were snuggling a male child??
I don’t see the problem. It’s important for a dad to show affection. As long as he’s dressed, I don’t see anything inappropriate.
There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with your child snuggling with her daddy!! Your Mother is just showing MAJOR signs of jealousy! Tell her to mind her own business!!! I definitely would!!
Not wrong at all! I STILL cuddle up to my parents and im almost 25
that is horrible! especially since the child is only 5! cuddles forever!
Your mum has issues. It’s completely normal
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I still cuddle my almost 11 year old son!
Why is it weird for a child to cuddle their parent?
Thats ridiculous.
Uhmmm I hope my kid cuddles me at 5? So why is that different from dad?
That is ridiculous for someone to ridicule a child’s bond with their father like that. No matter the age or gender