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“Tickling is defined by many child psychologists as an integral bonding activity between parents and children.[20] In the parent–child concept, tickling establishes at an early age the pleasure associated with being touched by a parent with a trust-bond developed so that parents may touch a child, in an unpleasant way, should circumstances develop such as the need to treat a painful injury or prevent them from harm or danger.[20] This tickling relationship continues throughout childhood and often into the early to mid teen years.”

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