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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Teachers are actually told never to touch children. That said, it's easier to follow that rule with 5th graders than with K students but it is what is hammered into our heads over and over. If you absolutely have to hug then make it a "side hug", never full body contact. We also have been taught to put our hands up when students come up and hug you to show that you aren't touching back.

I have given many hugs, however, when it is called for. Like when someone is really really sad or hurt and it's out of character for them to be that upset. They are children after all. I can't be heartless.

But a PP is correct that teachers are there to teach, not be their mother or counselor. If you get overly emotionally involved then your heart will be broken daily by some of their circumstances.

I think pre-school/pre-k is a different animal and while some elementary teachers are warmer than others, it may not always be the case.

Here's the more important question--how does your son feel about Kindergarten?[/quote]

OP again. My kid likes school and likes the teacher well enough. I have seen him flourish with warmer teachers so I think he might be having an even better experience with someone warmer. That said, your comment was an eye opener for me. I didn't know hugging was basically forbidden and hands had to be in the air!  Maybe this teacher is warmer than she seems but the system puts limits on her.  To me, those are tough rules for a kindergarten teacher. [/quote]

OP, you sound nice and so does your son.  Just continue to be there for him as he progresses through school.  The school culture today isn't particularly rewarding for a lot of boys.   Kids sit in desks or at tables for long stretches, don't necessarily get enough time to play or stretch, and listen to primarily female teachers praise primarily female students.  [/quote]

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