Is this normal behavior?

My MIL smells my kids feet every time we go over! She will do it in the most random of times and I think it’s odd behavior! She will also eat something that they took a bite out of every-time as well and again I think that’s odd behavior, she goes out of her way to do those things every-time we see her! Anyone else know someone who does this?? My kids are 2 and 6 btw.

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I don't let people eat with or after the kids, adult mouth germs can be harmful for their enamel. The foot thing I feel like is pretty normal, I know so many moms and grandmas that love baby feet. If you're uncomfortable, say something. You're an adult and so is she, just tell her you would prefer she doesn't do that.

I’ve never seen this before and I wouldn’t be comfortable with it. Is there a cultural element to this? Is this something her family has done? I have so many questions.

My man’s mom is the same way. I never thought too much about it because we grew up in different cultures. I’m from Texas and She’s from El Salvador and when I went to visit their family they all kissed my kids feet. But sharing food is a way of expressing love in that culture as well and she’s the only one I allow to do that with my children though because she and I are actually pretty close.

I get smelling their teeny tiny feet when they are babies
2 is probs okay too?
But 6 year old - it’s weird

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