Why you shouldn?t force your kids to hug relatives
We?ve all been there: You show up for a family gathering with your children, who are done up for the holidays and looking extra adorable, and the aunts, uncles and grandparents immediately descend with kisses and hugs. You know it?s all coming from a place of love, but you also see that your kids, who have taken refuge behind your leg, are overwhelmed by all the hands and lips coming at them.
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When should a kid learn about consent"
Most of us want our kids to be kind and considerate, particularly to family and other people who are important to us, so it?s tempting to coax them into giving their grandfather that hug he wants so much. But when we ignore our children?s instincts in these situations, what are we teaching them about consent" Consent lets others know how we want them to interact with us and our bodies. We often talk about it in the context of sexual situations, but it?s actually a skill we can use in any relationship. Helping our kids learn to assert their personal boundaries and respect those of others helps to lay the foundation for creating healthy romantic and sexual relationships when they?re older.
So if your child doesn?t like people getting all up in their personal bubble, that?s okay. Respect their relucta...
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