Is it normal for a 12 year old boy to hug his father?

I don't care how old your nephew is, if he wants a hug give him a fucking hug for Christ sake!

Wow, is this serious? What the hell is wrong with you? Give the damn kid a hug!

That has got to be a troll, right? :/ Yes, of course it's normal.

Dude seriously? My dad and I hugged tight when I visit when he knows I am alive and well. You must not know the power of a hug, especially when you are separated for more than a year. I guess this is just me. I don't get to see my family or friends very often.

Somehow it turned into a unmanly thing to hug or get hugged, I am 18 and my dad and I have a great relationship but he's got Parkinson's disease now and can't hug me anymore. I suggest you show your love openly while you still can, these memories really stick. And I'm no wimp, I can whip anyone's ass if they ask for it, but that doesn't mean that I can't love my dad and respect him.

Smack him across the face a bit when he asks for a hug. That'll show him you really care.........Please note my sarcasm. He's just a child, and so what if he "turns in to a pussy", if he wants a hug off of his dad or family members, the best thing to do is show that you'd love one.

He not asking for ballet classes, just give the boy a hug if it makes him happy

Dude what the fuck. You came to this crooked part of the internet to ask a question that YOU should answer YOURSELF as a parent?

Seriously?

As a father you must suck. Put your shit together, if you have a son that gives 2 shits about you then you better start givin shit about him too, or just freakin don't bother talking to him.

Fuckin people these days.
Shit.

Yeah dude. Humans crave physical contact. It actually releases hormones (oxytocin, dopamine...maybe a few more) when you hug someone. Don't be a dick. Give your nephew a hug.

Yeah it's normal, if you don't do it you end up with freaks like me.

I guess I consider myself a little rough around the edges, and I'm not the touchy-feely kind, but I hug my sons every chance I get. My oldest is a college freshman. He's a 190lb 3rd baseman. My younger son is a heavyweight wrestler in high school.

They're certainly not pussies. They're respectful, compassionate, loving young men who could kick the shit out of anyone who asked for it.

Life only gives you so many chances to hug the ones you love. Take them.

Just give the damn kid a hug, he deserves it.

Let's all forget about this question. Weinereater? Weiner- eater? Seriously?

Of course, it's normal. There's nothing wrong with a man being emotional. In fact, there have been many studies which prove that males who are taught not to express their emotions can have many unhealthy effects on them.

How does a hug make you a pussy? It's a sign of affection, friendhip, being a human being. A hug from time to time can say a lot more than words can.
I study abroad. Whenever I fly back home, my dad always greets me with a hug. I know he cares and is happy to see me. Same goes for my mom.
I think people who pretend they are "hardass" about this sort of thing are actually pussies.

How does being a normal human automatically make you a "pussy"?

Ok, you're not an idiot. However you will do better if you listen to some of the comments that many people have. When you grew up in your family, you obviously didn't share close togetherness. In many respects, things have change a bit. Maybe it's the world getting a little more dangerous, or the fact that we see whole countries, Egypt for instance have big problems. The world over is a different place, and so is the USA. To give a hug is the very least one can do to assure others that you care and you are there and are available for them if need be.

would you feel better if you said no homo afterwards

No I'm not a hugger. My mum is slightly huggy and I just don't want any of that. Happily my dad couldn't give the slightest shit and neither could I so we have a great time

if you can feel it you've gone too far. just watch out.