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In reply to the discussion: She Doesnt Owe Anyone a Hug. Not Even at the Holidays [View all]calimary
(81,265 posts)10. Welcome to DU, ariadne0614!
Great post! And an excellent point you make.
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I have a daughter that hates being touched and I have always honored her discomfort much to the
Happyhippychick
Nov 2017
#1
I'd hate to think that a comforting touch would become inappropriate in our society.
Chemisse
Nov 2017
#61
If you are fully autonomous and cogent, why are you identifying as a "very elderly person"?
Chemisse
Nov 2017
#72
Not to mention lice, bedbugs, bacteria, fungi, viruses & other reasons why you shouldn't touch peopl
FarCenter
Nov 2017
#7
Right -- to the extent that parents can and should be physically affectionate with their children.
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#60
Gauging someone's body language and adjusting behavior accordingly makes sense to me
oberliner
Nov 2017
#31
Great post. I remember as a teen being uncomfortable hugging one of my dad's business
Amaryllis
Nov 2017
#54
Right. No parent should insist a child hug someone else. I had a little niece who used to be shy.
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#59