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 Ah, you've discovered therianthropy? It's a rising trend in my kids school. It's a tricky one because I think it's very healthy for kids to play make believe, even some adults like to LARP and we all have different methods of play or escapism. But I find it quite insidious when it becomes about identity.

What is fuelling the modern identity crises of teens and children? Perhaps a symptom of spiritual sickness 🤷🏻‍♂️ 
 Sentient creatures want to be respected for what they are. Everything is connected. On Earth that should be obvious. 

Humans live and die. It’s basic science 🧪