Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Too Touchy I have a student who is very sweet but insists on being too touchy to everyone around him. It is most of the time just hugging and such but it is sometimes hitting or kicking (in a playful way). He is a very affectionate boy and he means well, but I know it makes some other students uncomfortable and I don't know the best way to handle it because I don't want his feelings to be hurt but he needs to respect others space. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) The "personal space" technique is perfect in this situation, even though he is doing no harm, however like you said some students do become uncomfortable. Letting this child learn that others need personal space too will teach this student that he or she needs to consider other peoples feelings and wishes when it comes down to situations like this.