Should Children be forced to give affection? - Dr Mary O'Kane

There are a lot of times when family gatherings end with kids being told to “Give granny a hug or a kiss” But should we force them to hug or kiss a relative? It seems like a simple act, but it can send mixed signals about who is in control of the child’s body. So, what do the experts say? Dr Mary O'Kane is a Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education teaching with the Open University, and she spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning.