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#920 When Did Hugging Your Grandchildren Become Controversial?
SHOULD GRANDPARENTS ASK PERMISSION BEFORE HUGGING THEIR GRANDCHILDREN?
In this episode, Niall talks to Eddie Punch about the latest government funded campaign, “We Consent,” which has sparked a heated debate about affection, personal boundaries and whether we're taking things a little too far.
The advert features grandparents arriving to visit their grandchildren. While their grandson happily welcomes them with a hug, their granddaughter refuses, appearing almost uncomfortable when they reach out to embrace her.
The message? Even grandparents should respect a child's right to say no to a hug…
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