veery true.. my children have grown up living the embarrassment a hug or kiss in front of friend can give. my husbands favorite is during a kiss, the flip of his foot behind him in the air. (women used to do that in the movies and he thinks it is funny that he as a man does it in front of the kids,,,,,well,,mine are young adults,,but anyway). i have read that children secretly love it when their parents show affection. it gives them a feeling of security.