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I believe that's true of making a child show affection, as well. I saw that in some TV segment or read about it years ago. Telling a child to "Hug Uncle Sam" or "Kiss Aunt Dora" when the kid is resisting is telling the child s/he has no right to refuse giving affection and sharing intimacy when an adult asks, even if s/he's uncomfortable with it.

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That is a really good point and one I've never thought of! (Since it didn't happen to me, it hadn't really occurred to me.) Thanks for pointing that out!

Sidony