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Thursday, December 8, 2005 12:00 AM

When is it time to stop "canoodling" with our children?

An essay in the New York Times explores the sensual attraction between mothers and kids.

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  • Thursday, December 8, 2005 09:15 PM

    canoodling, etc

    when does a mother back off with respect to showing affection to Junior?

    I would think when Junior indicates his discomfort. You don't have to be a fancy Powell's bookstore or Salon.Com reading type to grasp that.

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