
Parenting Toddlers (1-3) Support Group
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I know this may sound like weird concern, but my son likes to hug people. He used to just hug women who had positive or joyous personalities. He used to not hug women who looked angry or seemed to have negative attitudes. Now he hugs men. I dont mind him hugging the ladies as much, but I do mind him hugging men. How do I tell him this is wrong without hurting his feelings? My son loves to make people smile. He loves to wave at everyone. He is such a happy child. I love him dearly but I dont want him to continue going up to just anyone and putting him in their grips. Who knows who may be the next would be kidnapper?
I dont want to sound paranoid but he is a cutie and I am afraid that he is putting himself in danger hugging everyone and anyone. I would rather he hug people I can trust. I dont want him to go to the park again and hug any guy or gal without knowing these people. I dont want to make him an introvert either. I just want him to be more careful in whom he chooses to hug. Also the guys that I have seen who have received hugs from my son are unsure what to do. Its really an awkward position to put a stranger in, especially for a male. I was thankful the men didnt hug Matthew back but just looked at me while I tried to pry Matthew away.
I dont want to sound paranoid but he is a cutie and I am afraid that he is putting himself in danger hugging everyone and anyone. I would rather he hug people I can trust. I dont want him to go to the park again and hug any guy or gal without knowing these people. I dont want to make him an introvert either. I just want him to be more careful in whom he chooses to hug. Also the guys that I have seen who have received hugs from my son are unsure what to do. Its really an awkward position to put a stranger in, especially for a male. I was thankful the men didnt hug Matthew back but just looked at me while I tried to pry Matthew away.
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