My daughter wants a puppy but I know we'll probably get bored of it in a few years like we did with the fish and the hamster and I don't know how to explain that animals aren't toys without sounding hypocritical.
More people experience this than they realize.
We struggle to model respect for animal life when our culture treats pets as disposable sources of temporary joy.
“Where Are You with Animal rights and our ethical relationship with nature?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.