A lot of parents these days equate love with stuff so they show love to their kids by buying them gifts or making their favourite lunch more so than in hugs and kisses which is sad. Compared to parents though we do come across as cold and distanced with the children. That doesn't mean as others have said that we don't know when a hug or cuddle or soothing words is necessary it is just that we reserve them for when needed and keep our professional distance otherwise. We do walk that fine line of sexual accusations should we be forcing the kids to hug us or giving them kisses or raspberries on their tummy. That is not our place. If I bump into a daycare family in the community almost certainly the kids run up and give me a hug. I have one now that hugs me and says bye every night and I graciously accept it but I don't demand it and truly I am jut as happy to see them all go hugs or waves or nothing.