It is important to talk to your child based on their age. If they are too young, say under 10, they may be too young to even comprehend what they saw. You can explain that it is a ‘hug’ that mom and dad do, or a ‘cuddle’ that only adults do.
When talking with older kids and teenagers, stress on how it must be awkward or embarrassing for them to witness this, but it is a private moment that the parents share, and you can discuss ways to ensure privacy in the future.
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