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Advice columnist backs teen who declined a hug, says grandmother must accept it

Advice column backs teen's right to refuse a hug

1 Oct 31 1:01 AM · 13d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 2

The Chicago Tribune publishes R. Eric Thomas's "Asking Eric" column, in which a parent describes their daughter Missy refusing a hug from family friend Helen and being scolded by Grandma afterward; Thomas sides with Missy's bodily autonomy.

Advice column backs teen's right to refuse a hug
Denver Post

“I think Helen is the rude one for forcing her hugs on everyone she meets. Who is right?”

Letter writer ("No Hugs")

R. Eric ThomasR. Eric Thomas Advice columnist, "Asking Eric"Missy 16-year-old daughter in the letterGrandma Mother/grandmother in the letterHelen Family friend described as "a hugger"

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 3 outlets Asking Eric: Grandma says refusing a hug is rude - but I've taught my teen she doesn't have to

    first by OregonLive.com, 12d ago · also MassLive, The Oregonian

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  2. 2 outlets Asking Eric: Family friend demands hugs, despite parents’ objections

    first by Denver Post, 12d ago · also Chicago Tribune

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