Veronica's Wonderful World of Boundaries

Veronica loved school! She was always excited to see her friends and her teachers. One day, she was particularly happy to see Mr. Davis, her favorite teacher, and gave him a big, unexpected hug.

Mr. Davis smiled, but gently explained to Veronica that hugs were for family and close friends. He showed her how to wave hello instead. Veronica looked thoughtful, realizing she needed to learn more about these rules.

The next day, Veronica practiced waving hello to Mr. Davis and her other teachers. She noticed they smiled back, and it made her feel happy and respected. She also learned to high-five her friends.

At home, Veronica's mom and dad helped her understand more about personal space. They talked about how it's okay to blow kisses to family but not to strangers. They role-played different scenarios.

Veronica’s friends came over to play. Veronica was thrilled and gave her best friend a big hug, but remembered the new rules. She asked if her friend wanted a high-five instead. Her friend was happy to high-five her back.

Veronica felt proud of herself. She understood that showing kindness and respect, while respecting boundaries, made everyone feel good. She knew she could still be friendly and show her affection in safe and appropriate ways.