Posted on Nov 16, 2016

8 People Your Kid Doesn't HAVE To Hug

Learning boundaries and respect for their own bodies early.

Loryn Brantz

by Loryn Brantz

BuzzFeed Staff

1. The relative they just met.

2. The family friend they don't know.

3. Their own friends.

4. The relative they know and love but don't feel like hugging.

5. Their sibling.

6. A person in a suit of their favorite character.

7. Anyone.

8. You.

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