“Pretty soon, she won’t want to cuddle much. Maybe just a year left. You’re wasting that time instead of enjoying it,” one person said.
Another said, “It’s okay to guide your child toward more grown-up behaviors or say when something doesn’t feel right for you anymore. That’s part of helping them grow. But you should guide them to what’s okay instead (because they need to learn, they don’t know automatically) and reassure them that even though your relationship is changing, your love for them stays the same.
“If you just told her to ‘Get off’ without warning, it’s no surprise she felt rejected and is now confused about what kind of affection is okay or not,” they added.
Another comment mentioned, “I work in a nursing home. Every week, a 78-year-old man comes to see his 99-year-old mom. She has dementia, but when they hug, they both light up. You never stop needing love and affection from your parents.”
What would you do if you were the mom in this situation? Any advice for her? Share in the comments!