Private School Girl Identifies As A Cat

[Skye1300]

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/p...t/news-story/04f31c482d0701cc1b42e047b5bcfce2

LOL I knew it was coming. This is what happens when kids are taught to deny reality. They end up confused.

A private school in Melbourne is reportedly supporting a year eight, non-verbal student in identifying as a cat.

The Herald Sun reports the “phenomenally bright” child has been allowed to assume the identity, with the behaviour linked to the ‘furries’ subculture that has been adopted by some teen circles.

“No one seems to have a protocol for students identifying as animals, but the approach has been that if it doesn’t disrupt the school, everyone is being supportive,” said a source close the family.

The non-verbal student was identified as a cat.

 

[Nithavela]

I don't think it's appropriate to drag this girl and her special needs into the public view to score political points.

This should be between her, her parents and her school. This breach of privacy is quite disturbing.

Minor children of politicians have special protections on this forum, with no content mocking or disparaging them being allowed to post. Shouldn't this protection also be extended to minor children of non-politicians?

 

[Kylie]

The article states, "Although the school didn’t confirm the girl’s attendance they said that their approach to mental health “is always unique to the student and will take into account professional advice and the wellbeing of the student”."

So the school hasn't even said that such a student attends. So this could all be made up.

 

[Skye1300]

The article states, "Although the school didn’t confirm the girl’s attendance they said that their approach to mental health “is always unique to the student and will take into account professional advice and the wellbeing of the student”."

So the school hasn't even said that such a student attends. So this could all be made up.

It's because of privacy reasons.

 

[Lady Bug]

On a lighthearted note, I kind of wish I could identify as a cat. It would be better than being a human

 

[Kylie]

It's because of privacy reasons.

So how does anyone know about this?

 

[Pommer]

…

 

[Sabertooth]

Will her school provide a litter box for her...?

Everybody Wants To Be A Cat, The Aristocats (1970)

 

[Lost4words]

On a lighthearted note, I kind of wish I could identify as a cat. It would be better than being a human

I am lucky as i would hate to identify as a human! Yikes!!

 

[tampasteve]

I don't think it's appropriate to drag this girl and her special needs into the public view to score political points.

This should be between her, her parents and her school. This breach of privacy is quite disturbing.

Minor children of politicians have special protections on this forum, with no content mocking or disparaging them being allowed to post. Shouldn't this protection also be extended to minor children of non-politicians?

No name is given for the child or the school, therefor no privacy is being breached. The only identifier is that it is a private school in Brisbane. As other members pointed out, the entire thing could very well be made up.

 

[Nithavela]

No name is given for the child or the school, therefor no privacy is being breached. The only identifier is that it is a private school in Brisbane. As other members pointed out, the entire thing could very well be made up.

If the name of that child (assuming its a real child and not some made up story) would become public, would posting it on this forum violate forum rules?

 

[tampasteve]

If the name of that child (assuming its a real child and not some made up story) would become public, would posting it on this forum violate forum rules?

Depending on the context it may be a violation. There is no explicit rule against posting a news article containing the name of a minor, however, it could violate the rules on goading, privacy, or vulgarity depending on the context of the article.

So, in my opinion it would not be a wise thing to post.

 

[durangodawood]

On a lighthearted note, I kind of wish I could identify as a cat. It would be better than being a human

Go for it!

 

[durangodawood]

I don't think it's appropriate to drag this girl and her special needs into the public view to score political points.

This should be between her, her parents and her school. This breach of privacy is quite disturbing.

Minor children of politicians have special protections on this forum, with no content mocking or disparaging them being allowed to post. Shouldn't this protection also be extended to minor children of non-politicians?

I strongly disagree.

Its a sin against party to let any opportunity for building the mindset go to waste.

 

[Desk trauma]

Minor children of politicians have special protections on this forum, with no content mocking or disparaging them being allowed to post. Shouldn't this protection also be extended to minor children of non-politicians?

Us plebs and our offspring shouldn’t delude ourselves into thinking that we should be treated in a similar manner to our betters.

 

[Nithavela]

Us plebs and our offspring shouldn’t delude ourselves into thinking that we should be treated in a similar manner to our betters.

While Tampasteve was most likely posting his own opinion and not the official stance of the Christian Forums staff, I think his view on this is quite reasonable.

 

[essentialsaltes]

"A private school in Melbourne is reportedly supporting a year eight, non-verbal student in identifying as a cat."

Supposing the story is true, there is really no useful detail about what this means. Does it mean she's allowed to wear a tail and ears in school? Who really cares, as long as it doesn't distract other students (the usual dress code standard)?

 

[DaisyDay]

Will her school provide a litter box for her...?

Everybody Wants To Be A Cat, The Aristocats (1970)

That Siamese cat!

 

[Skye1300]

On a lighthearted note, I kind of wish I could identify as a cat. It would be better than being a human

LOL!! When I read about crazy things people do, I always tell my kitty cat on my lap "aren't you glad you're not a human?" Hahaha!

 

[BigDaddy4]

"A private school in Melbourne is reportedly supporting a year eight, non-verbal student in identifying as a cat."

Supposing the story is true, there is really no useful detail about what this means. Does it mean she's allowed to wear a tail and ears in school? Who really cares, as long as it doesn't distract other students (the usual dress code standard)?

At my work, we have a gal (or had, haven't seen her for a few months) who wears a cat tail, or some sort of bushy tail thing. No idea who she is or where she works. I only see her walking around campus with an IT guy once in a while. She usually wears a hoodie, so I don't know if she wears the ears, too.

I guess that means we are doing ok in the inclusive work environment??