Most parents tickle their children out of love. Because it’s fun — and because we associate laughter with joy, closeness, and playfulness. And of course, that’s true for many children. But children are different, and it’s worth knowing if you have a child who doesn’t enjoy being tickled. You see, when we’re tickled, our bodies can’t really do anything other than laugh — even if we feel completely overwhelmed and uncomfortable at the same time. That means parents can easily miss what’s really goi