Grandmother worried after almost-3 granddaughter says she doesn’t love ‘Uncle Dave’ for tickling
A grandmother is worried about her granddaughter’s boundaries after the child said she doesn’t love an uncle who tickles her, while the parents encourage mandatory hugs.
Dear Annie: I am the grandmother of two. My almost-3-year-old granddaughter told me she does not love her “Uncle Dave.” I asked her why and she said because he tickles her. Her parents, my son and his wife, push their kids to “give hugs” upon visiting and leaving friends and relatives.