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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness adviceAsk ElaineAsking EricAsk SahajCarolyn HaxMiss MannersParenting AdviceWork Advice adviceAsk ElaineAsking EricAsk SahajCarolyn HaxMiss MannersParenting AdviceWork Advice CAROLYN HAX: GRANDPARENT THINKS 7-YEAR-OLD IS RUDE FOR REFUSING HUGS A grandparent is upset that parents’ support for saying no has led to a grandchild who refuses all touch. 5 min 1589 (Illustration by Nick Galifianakis for The Washington Post) Column by Carolyn Hax September 15, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. EDT Dear Carolyn: My son and his wife have five absolutely adorable children we really love. They live close by. My daughter-in-law is home schooling them and does a tremendous job. This makes her really close to the kids, who adore their mom. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe I have always been a huggy-kissy person, and although they do not initiate a hug, four out of the five seem to “tolerate” it and will reciprocate. Share 1589 Comments NewsletterThursdays for 12 weeks Voraciously: Meal Plan of Action Dinner needs a game plan. Menus and meal prep guides for the week ahead — every Thursday for 12 weeks. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement Skip Ads by Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices CA Notice of Collection Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * Sitemap * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices * CA Notice of Collection * Your Privacy Choices 5.25.4 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST ONE WEEK $7 one-time payment Does not renew. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks Cancel anytime. YEARLY $120 $40 for the first year Cancel anytime. * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers