In reply to chuckt.My 4 year old granddaughter started school this year. Her first day she arrived at school she hugged another girl. The teacher explained to her that she could not do that she had to get permission from the other child to do so. I think that's just sick. It is the new school policy, the explanation is they don't want kids growing up to and touching people without their consent when they get older. This child grew up with love and hugs from everyone as did all my family. When she came home her mom said how was your first day and she said i got in trouble.Not one in my family of 12 and hundreds of cousins have ever had a criminal record. things are just going too far.