Can I Have a Hug?

There was an article recently that talked about schools taking steps to ban hugs on the grounds of inappropriateness. I don’t think that this action is necessary because a hug is innocent. If there were other things such as groping or inappropriate touching then that should be reprimanded. Banning hugs from schools is depriving children of their freedom of expression. Hugs say a lot of things such as, I care, and how are you. Hugs also offer comfort and can potentially make someone’s day. Hugs are not dangerous or inappropriate unless other things in combination with the hug occur in which case serious action should be taken. But banning hugs will ill prepare children for the real world. The act of Banning hugs and making seem inappropriate only makes them inappropriate. People are intrigued by what is taboo and making hugs taboo will only make them more appealing.