More evidence the USA is losing its mind
Girl, 13, gets detention for hugging two friends
Illinois middle school bans public displays of affection; parents urge change
Kids are getting bullied to the point where they kill themselves and others, and there is huge resistance to the idea of doing anything about it. But a girl gives a friend an over the shoulder hug and she's given detention. This is the second or third such story I've heard. I know of one case where a bullied child was allowed to suffer daily torture (including having pencils jabbed in his neck) at one school, but when he hugged his girlfriend, he was suspended.
There is absolutely no justification for banning HUGGING. We should be encouraging affection, not banning it. There are studies that show that human beings who get five hugs or more a day are healthier and happier than people who are not touched. Babies who are denied physical touch actually die at frightening rates. Our society is falling apart from the middle out, and I truly believe it is because there is a disconnect in our attitudes towards touching. Sex and affection are confused ... and since sex is seen as "bad", all affection is banned or taboo. Violence on the other hand is glorified. It's no wonder we have epidemics of violence. We need touch - and a slap or a punch is better than not being able to touch at all.
... I need a hug.
Illinois middle school bans public displays of affection; parents urge change
Kids are getting bullied to the point where they kill themselves and others, and there is huge resistance to the idea of doing anything about it. But a girl gives a friend an over the shoulder hug and she's given detention. This is the second or third such story I've heard. I know of one case where a bullied child was allowed to suffer daily torture (including having pencils jabbed in his neck) at one school, but when he hugged his girlfriend, he was suspended.
There is absolutely no justification for banning HUGGING. We should be encouraging affection, not banning it. There are studies that show that human beings who get five hugs or more a day are healthier and happier than people who are not touched. Babies who are denied physical touch actually die at frightening rates. Our society is falling apart from the middle out, and I truly believe it is because there is a disconnect in our attitudes towards touching. Sex and affection are confused ... and since sex is seen as "bad", all affection is banned or taboo. Violence on the other hand is glorified. It's no wonder we have epidemics of violence. We need touch - and a slap or a punch is better than not being able to touch at all.
... I need a hug.
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