Making your children hug family and people is wrong?
After thanksgiving and Christmas my sister, brothers and other family will tell their toddlers that they have to hug everyone goodbye even after they shy away or look scared. Ive seen small children get into trouble for not wanting to hug or kiss someone way too many times to be comfortable with.
I remember being a little kid and having adults i didn't know pick me up, if i cried or tried to get away i would be punished and everyone would be upset with me. I ended up growing up scared to tell people no and stand up for myself, big surprise there.
I get that people are trying to teach their children manners and whatnot but i feel that teaching them to value their own boundaries should be much more important.
Telling them they are bad for not kissing or hugging someone just teaches them that they aren't worthy of consent.
Also forcing kids to eat in front of strangers and family they don't know is wrong as well.