In some circumstances, staff may need to discourage younger students from inappropriate expectations of hugs or cuddles. This should be done tactfully so as not to embarrass or offend the student. It is inappropriate for staff to routinely hug students.

Is it OK to hug your teacher?

“It depends on the age, the locality, and the needs of your students,” says Jo B. “We can all use a hug now and then, but be careful.” Many teachers pointed out that hugs should always be in view of other people, with some teachers even commenting that they always try to hug in front of a security camera.

Is PDA a kiss?

Public displays of affection, or “PDA,” for short, is a term often used to describe how couples show affection towards each other in public spaces. The top definition on Urban Dictionary describes PDA as “basically any physical (hugging, kissing, holding hands, groping, etc.)