My son has been a mama's boy since the day he was born. My little guy and I share a special bond that I hope lasts forever.  When I tuck him into bed at night, I always tell him that I love him, we say prayers, and I give him a kiss and a hug. But lately, he's been breaking my heart. I've not been able to complete our nightly ritual, because when I bend down to offer my love, my sweet boy tells me, "No more hugs, and no more kisses." Even after I ask him why and request a hug for the second time, he still says no. And while it hurts to hear him say it, and even more to watch him turn his head away, I know that he's learning a valuable life lesson through this encounter. That if someone asks you for a hug, a kiss, or anything physical, and you say no, they should take that as a no. While I'm likely to instill this message deeper into my daughter's mind, it's one I find important for my son to understand too. Nobody should ever force you to engage in physical contact without your consent.