Kids Sniff Each Other as Pedestrians Pause on Greenville Sidewalk

GREENVILLE, SC—On a bustling sidewalk Wednesday, pedestrians halted to let their children sniff each other, encouraging socialization. The quirky kids-sniff-sidewalk encounter drew smiles from onlookers.

“Is yours friendly? Can mine say hi?” asked mom Andrea Bailey, easing her grip on her 2-year-old son, Lennon, as he approached another toddler. “Go on, Lennon, say hello!” The kids sniffed at a safe distance. “Yours is adorable! How old? We didn’t want to adopt, but I love his energy.” For more on unique social trends, visit Psychology Today.

The moment turned playful, but Bailey had to intervene. “Lennon, no jumping!” she said, as the toddlers got rowdy. Later, passersby helped separate the kids after one playfully grabbed the other’s neck.

Such interactions highlight community bonds. “It’s sweet seeing kids connect,” said local Jane Carter. Learn about child socialization at Parenting Insights. At press time, the families exchanged numbers for a playdate.