This Facebook post about kids and consent got a lot of people talking.
This controversial meme has gone viral for its important message about children and consent
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The post was inspired Katia Hetter’s post on CNN titled “I don’t own my child’s body”
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In it she argues that forcing kids to show unwanted affection is teaching them that their bodies don’t belong to them, which could leave them vulnerable to abuse
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The meme has started a dialogue about children and consent
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A number of people agreed with the post and shared their own opinions and stories
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Other people had different opinions however
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And some shared their belief in the “hug, handshake or high five” option. What do you think?