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To think it’s not ok to kill jellyfish and crabs…

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CockledEel · 29/08/2024 22:05

So yesterday I was at the beach and a large group of children were bringing jellyfish up the beach and thinking it hilarious when the jellyfish broke up into bits and were flinging the bits around the beach. There were about 4 mums there with them, and didn’t try and stop them.
Today, a different group of kids were killing crabs/pulling the legs off. To which my mum (in her late 70’s) told them to stop. Another group of mums with the kids, had a go at my mum - saying it’s only a crab, and it’s dead already. However I’d heard her kids shouting “let’s kill it”.
Has the world gone mad?? This was the mindset of approx 20 kids in total over the two days, and 8 mums???

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CockledEel · 01/09/2024 16:13

@Stressfordays

I think starfish can grow back their legs…

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EmpressaurusDeiGatti · 01/09/2024 16:18

I hope those kids get severe stings next time they play with jellyfish.

And any child who chases pigeons deserves to get shat on.

Righttoo · 01/09/2024 16:22

This reminds me of a group of kids who were collecting crabs and stabbing them through the middle with sticks. I saw one of them shout to his dad “dad watch this one” to show him and the dad saying “ yeah that’s a good one”

we Were really shocked.

jellyfish I don’t like it when people chuck them about either but I think maybe they don’t have brains? Not sure they can feel pain/emotion? Still though, I wouldn’t encourage it.

BobbyBiscuits · 01/09/2024 16:24

That is horrible. I do understand kids having a lot of interest in these creatures, but they need to be taught they are living animals not to be touched. Also they can sting you! I hope they learn better as they get older.

kikisparks · 01/09/2024 16:46

CockledEel · 01/09/2024 07:30

@kikisparks

I think the difference is that the killing has a purpose. It’s so we can eat. And I’d hope there are sufficient controls in place to ensure the killing is humane.

The purpose of this killing/dismemberment was for fun. And I’m sure the crab/some of the crabs were still alive. It’s the fun in killing I object to.

Unfortunately there’s not much that can make taking the life of a sentient being who doesn’t want to die be humane.

And who knows if some people in slaughterhouses enjoy the killing and dismemberment? And if they don’t, what horrors are we forcing upon them that we wouldn’t want to do ourselves:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-50986683.amp

Headingtowardsdivorce · 01/09/2024 17:18

I think it’s about respecting wildlife, recognising their beauty and that they have the right to be treated with kindness.

But not wasps?

Wasps also deserve to be treated with respect imo.

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-do-wasps-do.html

What do wasps do?

Wasps and humans may have a rocky relationship. But should these insects be revered rather than feared?

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-do-wasps-do.html

Alaimo · 01/09/2024 17:52

TotHappy · 31/08/2024 22:16

I let my toddlers chase pigeons. I really don't think it's the same and would genuinely like those who are so against it to explain. The pigeons just fly up and resettle. They are not harmed. Yes, they have expended energy they needn't have but they are not on the breadline- they are fat, regularly fed pigeons in the town square. I do not and would not let the toddlers kick or hurt the pigeons in any way, to be clear. So what's the harm?

They have also learned to run at seagulls who get too close when eating outside. I didn't teach them to do this but they've learned by watching me and their dad shooing them off.

Would you let them chase a cat? Because that's the same in my view. Chasing a cat doesn't harm it, house cats are well fed, etc.

I had a friend who let her kid chase their cat around the house. When they came to my house the kid also chased the cat. I said I didn't appreciate that kind of behaviour, but the moment saw no harm in it. I don't invite them around any longer.

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