I'm in agreement with all. Syrus is my hand holder. His is more a need to take me someplace. He wants to hold my hand whenever we walk anywhere. It was getting annoying but kind of cute and I allowed it. Because of cold weather I usually wear gloves. The other day I just gave him my glove and he carried that like my hand. It was actually funny. Whenever I'd stop he'd stop even though he was 20 feet ahead of me.
But....it may be a habit you should discourage.
As Stella says, others may not find it as endearing. I have to admit, there are times Syrus has broken my skin. I'm not sure how because he is really gentle. I must have thin skin as well.
The other issue I've had is with Sophie. I need both hands to help her out and Syrus is determined to grab one hand. "We're walking? This is what I always do? Why are you yelling at me?" I have to put him inside when taking care of Sophie.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to teach him not to do this anymore.
*Dear, sweet Ashley. This is not directed at you. You are a refined young lady as Syrus is a bullish male.*