Across living rooms and group chats, parents are quietly bracing for the same holiday standoff: a shy kid, an eager ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- For a lot of children, holiday hugging is a must when they see family and friends. But should kids have to wrap their arms around every relative? The Girl Scouts say no. Kiera ...

HOUSTON — A meme tweeted out by the Girl Scouts is sparking a debate about children and consent. It reads, “Reminder: she doesn’t own anyone a hug, not even at the holidays.” The meme goes along with ...

Even though it can be tremendously awkward in the moment, Laura Mazza, a mom and writer at Laura Mazza — Mum on the Run, doesn't feel obligated to make her kids hug anyone, whether they're related to ...

You walk into a family holiday gathering with your child in tow. Aunt Kathy bends down and stretches out her arms to your little one: “Come over here and give me a big hug!” Your kid gets quiet, ...

During the Apr. 8 episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, Ripa and Ryan Seacrest chatted about the quarantine situation and, well, Ripa admitted it’s been tough. She’s missing hugging her parents and her ...

Across living rooms, group chats, and holiday tables, a surprisingly emotional debate is unfolding: should children be expected to hug relatives, or should they get to opt out without consequences.