Some people hate being touched because it feels too much, too fast. Imagine your skin is like a blanket, when you're touched suddenly, it's like someone yanks the blanket off you in one go. It makes you feel uncomfortable or even scared. This happens more often with kids who are shy or have big feelings. The more sensitive their skin is, the more they dislike being touched.
Examples
- Tom gets really nervous when his teacher pats him on the back at school.
- Emma avoids holding hands with her brother because he squeezes too hard.
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