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Is it really necessary to punish a girl for comforting her friend in a time of need? In Montgomery Alabama two teen girls were given detention for a HUG! Their middle school has a ban on public displays of affection.  The hug in this case was just putting an arm around the shoulder of a fellow classmate who was upset over the recent loss of her parent.  Hugging became an “issue” after the Supreme Court ruled that schools could be liable in cases of sexual harassment that the district ignored. There is a huge difference between giving a hello hug, or lending a shoulder in a time of need and harassment. While I agree a line should be drawn and there should be guidelines, I whole heartedly feel this punishment is too harsh.