Which is all a bit academic for this year's cohort as all they will be interested in is their own results and where to get that hug from someone other than the immediate family, especially if they only have that gradeometer for company.

BBC: There might soon be no need to go into school for results

Give someone the ability to hug their grandchild someday.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

"The idea was that picking up the phone and calling someone would be like giving them a hug, " Pollak says.

CNN: Stressed? Calling Mom helps, study says

Some examples of the things children reported were: "Gave my mom a hug when she was stressed by her job", "gave someone some of my lunch, " and "vacuumed the floor".

BBC: Kinder children are more popular

Anyway, it's all very confusing for someone like me who was apparently raised by wolves, and right now I could really use a hug.

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