by D wiltshire 17 Replies latest jw friends
WILT
Probably some type of self comforting or attachment technique. My step son used to twist his mom's hair in his hand as he was feeding at breast, and he still likes to touch peoples hair. Perhaps her ear lobes were played with in a soothing fashion when she was younger and she sees this as an expression of affection. Either that or she's watched a lot of Carol Burnett reruns. Your guess.
YERUSALYIM
"Vanity! It's my favorite sin!"
[Al Pacino as Satan, in "DEVIL'S ADVOCATE"]
My opinion is that it has something to do with comfort and security.
I have heard of other children doing this.
I don’t believe it is a sign of any serious problem.
I have experience with something similar involving my son.
It started when he was a baby when I was nursing him. He would be very contented and relaxed and reach up and play with my hair.
Even after I weaned him he would play with my hair when I held him.
As he got older he still did this when sitting beside me.
This happens especially when he’s tired, sleepy, or sick.
He is 9 and still does it, although not as often.
I have talked to quite a few mothers who have similar stories with the hair and also some that say it was the ear lobe instead.
It reminds me of how a cat kneads when contented the way it did when it nursed its mother.
Ranchette
What a quaint insight I have gained about
such a sensitive innocent behavior. Some
things mothers experience with their children
are so very uniquely loving.
Thomas,
Your right,
being a mother is full of wonderful
loving surprises and special momments.
It's sad that we get so caught up in the wirlwind of life and sometimes forget to share more of these wonderful memories.
Ranchette
Ranchette,
I have to agree with Tom P.
Thanks Ranchette.
D Wilt & Thomas,
Thank you both for letting me know that I touched you in such an unexpeted way.
I always knew men were really soft hearted creatures under that tough exterior.
You both proved that to me today.
Ranchette
adults often express the need to do this by asking "can I have your ear for a minute?"
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Very cute Ballistic.
Ranchette
