Couch Chat: Teaching Kids NOT To Hug

This has been at the top of social media all morning long… the girl scouts say, don’t force your daughter to hug relatives, because she doesn’t owe anyone a hug. Even during the holidays.

A huge debate on social media over this. Supporters say this could teach your daughter the wrong idea about consent an physical affection. On the other side, Parents say this is a good way to teach kids the difference between good and bad touching. Critics also say parents have to have control over their kids bodies whether it’s making them wear a jacket, going to the bathroom, brushing their teeth or bed time. What good or bad can come out of forcing your kids to hug relatives?