Teen Refuses Hug from Hugger Friend During Family Visit
- A family visited their mother in a nearby city.
- During the visit, Helen, a friend of the grandmother known for hugging, stopped by.
- The teenager, taught not to feel obligated to hug, refused Helen's hug.
- This refusal led to tension between the teenager and her grandmother.
- The teenager offered a handshake instead of a hug.
Articles (3)
cleveland.com·
Asking Eric: My 16-year-old refused a hug and now her grandmother is furious
The Oregonian·
Asking Eric: Grandma says refusing a hug is rude - but I've taught my teen she doesn't have to
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)·
Asking Eric: Our teen offered her hand to grandma's friend, but the hugger came in anyway