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Originally Posted by desertgrandma
At school, in kinder, the little ones, boys and girls, often need hugs. I defy any administrator to tell me I can't do that. I'd have to bring out my stick.
Next year, in first grade, I plan to continue hugging whenever its needed.  |
Even in 5th grade, kids need a hug now and then, you just have to be careful that your not alone with the child when you do it. It's really sad, when you think about it. Fifth graders are only 10/11 and still very needy.
DGma, you keep hugging away. There are plenty of children out there who don't get enough hugs at home.
When I read all these posts that are fairly negative about children, my first thought is, "Weren't you a child at one time?"
Do you honestly expect children who are new to so many experiences to be quiet in their enthusiasm, who experience so many new emotions that they've never dealt with before to act like an adult who has, and who has never gone through the educational system or had numerous life experiences to show the same level of intelligence as someone who has?
If you are uncomfortable around children or choose not to have them, that's fine, but don't belittle them their existance because of yours.