The circus sends kids the wrong message about animals

in Animal News

What are we teaching children when we take them to watch animals be exploited for a few minutes of “entertainment”? Teaching children to be kind and considerate of animals not only creates a sensitivity and respect for animals, but as they grow into adults, those feelings manifest themselves in respectful and considerate interaction with each other. Isn’t that what we human beings should be striving for in our lives?

Link: San Jose Mercury News

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