To be honest.. if more children were shown from birth that they are loved, cared for, and listened no matter their gender we might not have some of the problems we have now.
I’m almost 23 and I still sometimes crawl into my parents’ bed when I’m visiting them. Sometimes I need to talk and sometimes I just want a snuggle, but either way they move over to make room for me.
Not being able to pick your kids up anymore doesn’t mean they’ve outgrown your arms. It means you should adjust the way you embrace them, not that you should stop.