The Girl Scouts is reminding its members they don't "owe anyone a hug" ahead of the holiday season — declaring it could give impressionable children "the wrong idea about consent and physical ...

This is the season for love, laughter, and spending time with loved ones. As we spend time with those near and dear, it is only natural that we want to reach out and embrace those we are close to.

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Girl Scouts of the USA is reminding parents not to force their young daughters to hug guests during the holidays. The organization released a reminder on their website, arguing that ...

Rose Gagnon could not hug her grandchildren for several months. Not being able to see and touch her loved ones every day because of COVID-19’s social distancing protocols was taking a toll on the ...

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 ...

At a family gathering, I reached down to hug my niece, who is a toddler. She didn’t really want to hug me, so I tried to coax her. My sister (the girl’s mother, who is also a teacher), pulled her away ...