<p>Yes it possible, but no where as near pleasurable for most parents or kids. (if a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it…). </p>
<p>Excessively it’s wrong, but in balance and appropriate to the situation and in the company of kind and shared interested parties, it’s harmless. If we wish to judge or deny others’ pleasure in expressing pride of their kids, what does that say about us as human beings anyway ? I agree it can be done to excess and discomfort–but that’s the extreme. Again, to me it’s about balance. Aristotle was a bright guy. I enjoy the pride and pleasure my friends express about the kids 9 out of 10 times, and will happily receive and share. And yes, get annoyed when 1 out of 10 is unbalanced and unhealthy.</p>