Yes. He is people. Raised by animals in a world of predation and hardship. With a limited intellectual capacity. With no human empathy. Without any social awareness, only appetites and fears. We generally avoid that sort of people.
If anyone follows the author Jeff Vandermeer, over the past few years he occasionally posts videos of his beloved “baby” raccoon neighbors playing with balls in the kiddie pool he has provided for their enjoyment. He writes great, weird books too!
My mom made no distinction between people and other animals except the obvious appearance things. It hit me when was in my teens. When I was 8 we got a dog in the summer. In the fall when I got home from school my mom would tell me what the dog and my preschool age brother and sister did during the day. It wasn’t till later that I realized that she spoke of the three of them as equals. It didn’t seem to hurt my mom in her relationship with other adults. It helped her in her relationship with animals and children.
seanfear 3 months ago
umm some thoughts, Dan, are better kept to ourselves …. shrug
blunebottle 3 months ago
No, he’s not people. But anyone who’s ever kept a pet, or observed wildlife knows animals have personalities. And enjoy play.
Brass Orchid Premium Member 3 months ago
Yes. He is people. Raised by animals in a world of predation and hardship. With a limited intellectual capacity. With no human empathy. Without any social awareness, only appetites and fears. We generally avoid that sort of people.
ddjg 3 months ago
Do rabbits jump to conclusions? :-)
Mel-T-Pass Premium Member 3 months ago
If anyone follows the author Jeff Vandermeer, over the past few years he occasionally posts videos of his beloved “baby” raccoon neighbors playing with balls in the kiddie pool he has provided for their enjoyment. He writes great, weird books too!
Judeeye Premium Member 3 months ago
Amanda is truly great at giving me a smile. Thanks!
mistercatworks 3 months ago
Sport does not equal people.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 3 months ago
Red Alert LOL
willie_mctell 3 months ago
My mom made no distinction between people and other animals except the obvious appearance things. It hit me when was in my teens. When I was 8 we got a dog in the summer. In the fall when I got home from school my mom would tell me what the dog and my preschool age brother and sister did during the day. It wasn’t till later that I realized that she spoke of the three of them as equals. It didn’t seem to hurt my mom in her relationship with other adults. It helped her in her relationship with animals and children.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member 3 months ago
Darned right, he’s people! At least, he’s what people should be like. … Actually, he’s better than many people.