My toddler loves physical connection from others, including other toddlers. He loves to give hugs but we've also been teaching him about consent and that not everyone enjoys hugs or wants one in that moment. We accept when he's not feeling a hug from us. So instead, we've told him to ask his friends for a high five instead so that he still gets his needs met and gets that physical connection. Some kids still refuse even a high five and I understand that that's okay, I wouldn't ask another parent to force their kids to do anything they don't want but my child is so confused and dejected when this happens. How do I make sure he's still getting his own needs met without damaging anyone else's? He's such a loving and affectionate little boy and iid hate for him to lose that because others won't accept him or reciprocate. What do we do? ... View more