Touch is the first of the five primary senses to develop, and is
essential for the development and maintenance of health, mental stability and well being.
However, for far too long public discourse about touch
has been marginalized and maligned. With an increasing awareness of the critical
importance of positive touch by academic research, now is the time to bring the
subject of physical human connection out of the shadows and build a foundation that
will shift cultural attitudes. Touch cannot
be any longer the ignored sense and a subject of sensation seeking media. Touch
is our - mammals – human heritage. It needs to be acknowledged and respected. The
price for diminishing its value is paid by the entire society and the most affected are children.
We at Child
Connection Trust look seriously into the topic of touch in education. From
next year we will launch a Global Bullying Prevention Educational Campaign targeting the “No Touching” at schools policy because we believe it is
dangerous. We at Child Connection are very satisfied to be part of Touch
Pro International Coalition.
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