Can grandchildren hug and kiss grandparents of the opposite gender?

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Question

Is it permissible to kiss my grandmother?

Answer

Shalom!

Thank you for your question. According to Halacha, grandchildren are permitted to hug and kiss their grandparents of the opposite gender, and this is allowed both in private and in public. Although there is some discussion regarding whether a grandfather may hug and kiss his granddaughter if she is already married, the accepted halachic ruling is that it is permissible even in the case of a married granddaughter

Source

Chelkat Mechokek 21:10

Beit Shmuel 21:14

Pitchei Teshuva 21:5

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