Angela Okorie advises parents to avoid kissing children on the mouth, recommending cheek kisses as a safer, healthier alternative
Actress Angela Okorie has advised parents to refrain from kissing their children on the mouth, calling the practice unhealthy and potentially harmful.
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The Nollywood star shared her concerns in a post on her Instagram story.
Okorie warned that mouth-to-mouth contact could transmit infections and recommended that parents use cheek kisses instead.
“Stop kissing your kid’s mouth to mouth! Haaa. What happened to the cheek, Kwanu? They are kids; they don’t need your infected mouth, please. Kiss them on the cheek,” she wrote.
The actress expressed further astonishment at parents engaging in mouth-to-mouth contact with their children, questioning the rationale and warning against potential health risks.
Her comments sparked conversation on social media, with followers debating traditional parenting practices versus modern health considerations.
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Okorie’s advice reflects a growing emphasis on hygiene and child health awareness, encouraging safer practices in everyday parenting routines.
Peculiar Adirika is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
