Why kids should stop being kissed – Angela Okorie

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has raised eyebrows online with her strong advice to parents about kissing their children.

Taking to her Instagram story, she expressed concern over the growing trend of parents kissing their kids mouth to mouth, questioning why the simple cheek kiss isn’t enough.

In her words, she said:

“Stop kissing your kids mouth to mouth. Haaaaa. What happened to the cheek? They are kids, they don’t need your infected mouth, please. Kiss them on the cheek.”

Angela continued, emphasizing that this trend isn’t just unusual, it can be unhygienic and potentially harmful, saying parents should rethink how they show affection.

“People will kiss their mother mouth to mouth, kiss father mouth to mouth. Wetin happen to cheek? Una dey vex me for this app? Abi am old fashioned? Why mouth to mouth?”

Her post has sparked conversations online, with many agreeing that cheek kisses are more hygienic and safer for children, while others debated that it’s a harmless parental affection.

Angela’s bold statement reminds parents that love can be expressed in many ways without compromising the health and safety of their children.