Sitting on a lap could represent the following, on the physical, mental, or emotional levels:
Intimacy or closeness
Safety or security
Comfort
Familiarity or a feeling of "home"
Care, support, or love
If you dream you are sitting on someone's lap or that someone is sitting on your lap, pay attention to how you are feeling about it during the dream. It may provide clues about your feelings regarding that person or a situation with that person in real life. See also:sittinglegthighcuddleCategory:Parts of the Body
Possible dream symbol meanings in the dream dictionary are suggested. No "standard meanings" exist because dream meaning is subjective and specific to the dreamer.