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I ran across this story and after wondering if it was a parody or why it was news (even in the Living section), I then wondered if this sort of thing had become commonplace? I guess I could see a parent possibly swapping out a dead goldfish with a live one, but this strikes me as an odd way to approach the problem.
Mom keeps pet's death secret - CNN.com
For those of you who are currently dealing with parents, does this seem like something your parents would do/would have done? Does it seem reasonable to you? Would you do this to/for your child? Please explain!
For after you've read the article:
Mom keeps pet's death secret - CNN.com
For those of you who are currently dealing with parents, does this seem like something your parents would do/would have done? Does it seem reasonable to you? Would you do this to/for your child? Please explain!
For after you've read the article:
And if you think I'm too harsh in my reaction to this, what I think is harsh is the lack of a chance to say goodbye to the pet. She tosses the thing in the trash! No closure at all for her kid at all.
And..."Mommy" from a 3rd grader? Maybe Clint Eastwood is right about us after all.
And..."Mommy" from a 3rd grader? Maybe Clint Eastwood is right about us after all.