...and such a simple act as laughing it off and getting on with it can do more damage then any other blow. Of course, you have to respect the parents wishes, about hugs, ect. All though, this takes me back to the 'positive' touch discussion we had at one point. I hug my young friend, give him high fives. I'm sorry, but it's so true. Kids need hugs. Some kids have abusive fathers and mothers who are to afraid to do anything, the only physical contact they know is negative. It's quite sad. But, I also don't want you to add gas to the fire. But the fact that people are like 'omg that man hugged a kid! Pedo!' I mean, I'm giggling to myself thinking of a funny voice to go along with the quotations. It's do damn sad, lol. But, what I said is entirely true, and I hope it does make you feel better. It's just a joke bro, and I know it makes you uncomfortable, but the best way to beat it is just to laugh it off, make some boys laugh it off with you, and who knows, maybe one day you'll land a job somewhere where physical contact is encouraged. Unless your like, blatantly, kissing the boy, or touching his penis or butt - I mean who jumps to that? Sometimes I think the Hysteria has caused people to be more perverted then whince it came from. I mean, goodness, a hug is one thing, humping a leg is another, you'd think people would be notice such a difference. Man I could laugh and rant all night long, but I won't waste so much text XD