How should I answer this question?

Question

I have applied for a position of a Volunteer Mentor. I will be mentoring children 8 -14. I am going for an inerview tomorrow. i was told by another volunteer mentor that some of the questions will be ; " Would you show affection to a child ? "

" Would you hug a child if he / she wants a hug?"

Should I say YES or NO..

Answer 1

I was a volunteer mentor to a 12 year old boy.  I'm a woman.

It was so rewarding and we are still in touch some.

The correct answer is you would hug them but you would ask first.  The truth is it is best to limit physical contact for legal reasons but if you ask first "can I give you a hug" and then you give them a hug that would be appropriate.

Answer 2

well...i would say yeah...also that that would be as far as youd' go...i did big brother big sister we had to go over  "good touch bad touch with the kids before we did anything

Answer 3

I think the best anwser for this question is no but really think about how you would really react. Ultimately children do need affection so it depends on you.and what you feel is more important your beliefs or a job.

Answer 4

i would say i would should affection in a way that allows the child to see that i'm am there to help them and to become someone they can look up to an trust.  maybe by complimenting them and smiling and making eye contact.  I would not invade their space, so i would only hug them if they felt they wanted to.  that would make me feel good inside because that shows that i've touched them and did a good job being their mentor.  try that?!

Answer 5

yes you should answer yes. BUT, would you honestly?

you're dealing wiht kids and they need affection.