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How bodily autonomy develops in a child and why "courtesy hugs" are a bad idea
LIGA.net explains how bodily boundaries form in children, why they are important for safety, how to talk about it with a child without intimidation, and how to teach them to refuse gently but firmly

"Kiss Grandma, don't be shy – she's family!" – This phrase seems innocent, but it often marks the beginning of the devaluation of a child's bodily boundaries. When should you start talking to children about their right to say "no"? How do you teach them to politely refuse, recognize their discomfort, and not confuse care with boundary violation? And what to do when relatives cross these boundaries – "out of love"?LIGA.net is being discussed together with psychologist, candidate of psychological sciences, Maryna Didenko.
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