Across living rooms, group chats, and holiday tables, a surprisingly emotional debate is unfolding: should children be expected to hug relatives, or should they get to opt out without consequences.

Picture this. You're at a family gathering, and as you prepare to leave, your aunt leans down expectantly toward your child. The scene is familiar to most parents. Your kid shifts uncomfortably, looks ...

Bans on in-person visitation cause long-lasting psychological harm to both incarcerated parents and their children Credit: Shutterstock In 2017, St. Clair County Jail completely banned people from ...