this whole touching (or not) kids is incredibly out of control. in addition to the other things that I do for fun (?) I work with Girl Scouts and teach skiing. quite often these little girls aren't getting effective parenting anywhere else and the parents at least figured out that Scouting might help... well sometimes they just need a hug. boy!!! if you're going to do that, you'd best make sure about 99 people are watching and EVERYONE can see your hands!
last year I had a skier fall (duh! it's ski school!), and when I helped her up I kind of boosted her by the butt... sometimes that's about all you can get hold of. sure enough later on I had to answer why "my ski school teacher touched my butt!!!
" also this is a situation where kids get scared, even hurt a little and they need a pat and a hug to get going again. once again! you have to be VERY careful!
anyway... I'm jumping into the deep end and starting foster parent classes tonight.
