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Banning hugging and relationships in schools 'is dehumanising'

A secondary school in the UK has banned any physical contact between pupils – including hugs and handshakes – and has also outlawed any romantic relationships among their students. Hylands School in Essex says the move encourages pupils to ‘behave...

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13.25 12 Jan 2023


Banning hugging and relationships in schools 'is dehumanising'


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13.25 12 Jan 2023


A secondary school in the UK has banned any physical contact between pupils – including hugs and handshakes – and has also outlawed any romantic relationships among their students.

Hylands School in Essex says the move encourages pupils to ‘behave professionally as any future employer would expect.'

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