Online Users Divided Over The Issue Of A Pet Owner Retaliating Against a Kid Who Poured Water on Her Cat
Children should learn early on that when a cat walks away mid-playtime or cuddles, it’s like she’s saying, “Excuse me, but I’m off-duty for now.” It’s the cat version of a “Do Not Disturb” sign.
Ignoring this polite request could lead to a scratchy reminder from our feline friends. Ensure your cat has her VIP spots, preferably up high where she can survey her kingdom without feeling like she’s on display. Think cat skyscrapers or secret hideaways—places where the cat paparazzi (aka curious kids) are off-limits.
Teach your little one the art of respecting cat boundaries and provide gentle reminders as needed; just like a cat’s purr, a little nudge can work wonders. Unfortunately, some kiddos take things too far.
Ever seen Kramer from Seinfeld trying karate against kids? Well, imagine that, but with cats.
The online world is buzzing about a lady who retaliated against a youngster after what the latter did to her cat. The sides are drawn: if you’ve got a kiddo, you’re on the youngster's side.
But if you’ve got a feline companion, you’re waving the flag for the lady.
The story begins with a cat owner sharing her experience with a naughty kiddo who threw a basin of water over her poor pet.
The story is like this scene from Seinfeld.
The debate all started with this tweet.
And since the OP was confronted by the child's father, it seems that she wants to throw the water at him too.
Parents were quick to defend the boy.
They acknowledge that the boy is wrong, but it's the parent's role to punish the child.
Other parents were upset with the OP's attitude because retaliation is not the way to correct a child's behavior.
Some people feel that the OP stooped to the child's level and handled it immaturely.
One user criticized cat owners in general.
The OP could've been more understanding since she was once a child who did foolish things too.
Others clearly picked the cat owner's side.
The cat will be fine. The OP didn't have to retaliate.
It's also called suffering the consequences.
Others believe that at 10 years old, the boy should already know how to respect cats.
At 10, a kid already knows right from wrong.
The OP clarified that everything went fine in the end and was bemused by the attention her tweet received.
The father was upset at first because he didn't know what his son had done.
The moral of the story? You can rant and rave at online folks all day, but they can simply log off social media and relax by cuddling their beloved feline.
And remember, it's crucial to teach children to respect these adorable creatures. Who knows what surprises a disgruntled cat or an angry owner could have in store?
Thankfully, a splash of water was all it took this time. Do your friends and family love online debates like this?
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