Before my Mom had gotten abusive to me when I was 4 1/2, she was a great Mom. However, something she used to do, makes me curious.

When I was upset, and crying over something, either I would be held by her, or be laying down on my stomach on bed, or couch.

Well, what she would do, is besides rubbing my back to make me feel better, she'd also rub my butt. I admit, it felt good, and helped calm me down. It had made me feel secure.

My question is, is this a normal routine Mom's use to comfort kids?