Anthony Marr to kids: How many think hunting is wrong? (Teach your children well)

How many of you think that killing animals for fun (hunting) is wrong?" asked Anthony Marr.
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Children taught to extend justice, kindness, and mercy to animals become more just, kind and considerate in their relations with each other
Character training along these lines will result in men and women of broader sympathies, more humane, more law-abiding in every respect more valuable citizens

When you teach a child to be kind to animals, you help pave the way to a brighter future for all living beings Animals benefit because the next generation has learned to treat them with respect and compassion, reducing instances of animal cruelty Children benefit because learning about compassion and empathy early in life builds moral character, reduces violence, and builds a sense of empowerment and responsibility And society as a whole benefits when its members are more caring towards each other and the animals who live among us
Unfortunately, not all children are taught to be kind to animals
This gap may lead them to tease animals or otherwise disregard their feelings; in the worst cases, it can lead to acts of animal cruelty
Animal cruelty is a heinous act punishable by law in every state, but in recent years, there has been increasing recognition of the link between animal cruelty and violence to other humans as well
For instance, it's often the case that children who commit animal cruelty have witnessed or been victims of abuse themselves: In roughly one-third of families suffering from domestic abuse, at least one child has hurt or killed a pet, according to two separate studies cited by the Humane Society of the United StatesSadly, violence begets more violence, and those who start off abusing animals often end up abusing people too People who deliberately abuse animals are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against people, four times more likely to commit property crimes, and three times more likely to have a record for drug abuse or disorderly conduct than those who don't, according to a study by American Humane In fact, the FBI reportedly even uses reports of animal cruelty to assess the potential threat posed by suspected and known violent criminals
One solution to ending the violence is humane education, which has recently begun to be widely recognized as an essential part of childhood education
By reaching children early in life, and focusing on instilling respect and compassion for animals, the goal is to stop potential abusers before they start
So far, the results are encouraging: 98 percent of teachers participating in the Humane Society's humane education program say that it has increased their students' concern about animal welfare And there are other humane education programs as well.
But even if you're not a teacher, there are many things you can do to help teach children to be kind to animals The lessons they learn will last a lifetime


~Teach by example! Children learn much of what they know by watching those around them, so one of the best ways to teach children is by showing them that you care about animals.
Take good care of your pets, including spaying and neutering them; involve children in building bird houses or walking shelter dogs
Speak out when you see animals being mistreated, and encourage children to do the same
~Volunteer to visit a classroom, club or other group of children and talk to kids about kindness to animals
Many local animal shelters and humane societies already have programs in place for humane education, so it's a good idea to start by talking to them first. Be an advocacy for all animals from deer, dogs, cows, pigs and chicken. (Anonymous)

Compassionate Kids Care About ANIMALS

In the study of psychopaths, it has been proven that people who are cruel to animals rarely stop there. In fact, the U.S. National Parent-Teacher Association Congress was quoted as saying the following:

"Children trained to extend justice, kindness, and mercy to animals become more just, kind, and considerate in their [relations] with one another. Character training along these lines in youth will result in men and women of broader sympathies; more law-abiding-in every respect more valuable-citizens."

Compassionate Kids learn about respect for ALL living creatures; that all living beings exist for their own reasons, not for our benefit as a superior species. They learn the proper care of animals, including steps to help endangered animals, as well as animals in entertainment, laboratories, wildlife and factory farms.


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Anthony Marr is the founder of HOPE (HEAL OUR PLANET EARTH) and DOE. (Deer Option Enterprise)..


http://www.all-creatures.org/hope/


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Hunting Can Increase The Severity Of Wildlife Disease Epidemics

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060714174141.htm

Hunting Accident statistics

http://www.all-creatures.org/cash/accident-center.html

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[markcball]

hunters are idiots and its amazing how stupid and ignorant they all are.

[NepheshAngel]

Thank you Markcbal :)

[NepheshAngel]

It just proves that man is not anatomically designed to chew and swallow meat. I am sure the "dog chocked on chicken" is from your little fantasy head.

[NepheshAngel]

''Meat is murder''.

That is not my slogan and if you have to get into your "veggie murder" you are a lost cause. Absurdity means they are losing the debate.

[marcelthemaoist]

I've seen a dog choke to death on chicken. I've never choked on a piece of meat in my life, I almost choked on popcorn once, wtf does that prove, scientist?

[NepheshAngel]

And a huge plate of Prions.

[NepheshAngel]

Really? Show me a carnivore animal that died choking from meat.

[NepheshAngel]

Peace on Earth is for all sentient life and we achieve it by teaching our children for they are our future to treat all life with kindness , love and mercy.

[LARAMONExALFNOWx]

wonderful video. the more people understand compassion, the more peaceful planet we will have. much love and respect to you...

[marcelthemaoist]

Your view of things is utopian and funny. Many animals choke on meat as well, scientist. The idea that humans were "peaceful" at any point in humanity is so stupid I almost spit out the big peace of bacon I'm eating laughing. You can enjoy your fruitopian diet and the diarrhea you will have along with it if you like. Showing a fox next to a kid and the kid is not getting it's face ripped off is as stupid as the shit you spew.