Don’t Stop Hugging Your Teenagers

I recently ran across a forum where parents were comparing notes on whether or not their teens would hug them. Most said the teens would hug them in private and would prefer not to in public. Some parents respected the kids need for space and others hugged them anyway. It seems that all of the teens survived being hugged by their parents whether they liked it or not. My next step was an article entitled “Is Hugging Bad for Teens?” The article looks at hugging from the viewpoint of school administrators. Recently schools have been putting the breaks on hugging … Continue reading

New School Rule: No Hugging Allowed

Connecticut is a gorgeous state with numerous noteworthy attractions. However, if I lived in the Milford school district, I’d be the mother of an expelled student. My extremely affectionate daughter would never be able to adhere to a new “no touching” policy that was recently implemented at East Shore Middle School. The no touching, hugging, high-five slapping, love patting policy has sparked controversy beyond the schoolyard, and now the entire school district may get in on the ban. And to think the “overly broad” response was the result of a couple of boys engaging in horseplay. According to reports, the … Continue reading