Yeah, zoos are fun. So are cartoons. And I certainly see the appeal of a teddy bear.
But why are kids so over-the-top crazy about animals? I am especially struck by the fact that some of the most popular cartoon and children’s-book animals are among the least appealing animals in real life. Mice, for instance. And pigs and rats and bears and fish.
Here’s what I read the other day in the class newsletter my daughter brought home from kindergarten:
Post Office Money Update: After a vote among all four K classes about how to spend this money, “Animals” received the most votes. (Other choices were Kids, Grown-Ups, and the Earth.) Please let us know if you are aware of any reputable organizations which are devoted to animals.
I wouldn’t expect kids to want to give any of their money to grown-ups. And while kids may be helping to drive awareness of climate change, “the Earth” is a pretty amorphous target.
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Just read this and as Icome from UK I can tell you that we have very good services for animals if cruelty is reported or helpis needed for our ‘friends’
Ihave a cat,Cinders,who lives with me in Sheltered Accommodation and is loved by everyone from the eldest to children who visit.
We are a civilised country and respect our co-inhabitants.
Because animals are cool.
Plus, what do you expect? We use animals to teach kids everything they know how to do. From pointing at doggy and kitty to get kids to talk, to sesame street, to giving them dogs and cats to teach them responsibility. Plus, kids are inspired by amazing forms of life they don’t see every day… like whales!
This is a great blog that gets you up close to marine mammals. I can see where kids are coming from
Hi Jives,
Animals ARE cool.
I wish kids (and adults) today could more easily come face-to-face with the non-human animals with whom we seem to have an instinct fascination.
That’s a cool blog. Thanks for sharing. Do you work at the New England Aquarium?