It depends on the situation and the child in question. I would get down to their level, and open up my arms to invite them into the gesture, and if they didn't willingly come towards me for a hug, I would stop the hug and assume they are uncomfortable/not consenting to it.
Is it "wrong" to hug kids?
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It depends on the situation and the child in question. I would get down to their level, and open up my arms to invite them into the gesture, and if they didn't willingly come towards me for a hug, I would stop the hug and assume they are uncomfortable/not consenting to it.