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Anonymous wrote:It’s cultural to an extent. Caucasians in America often treat dogs different than people from other cultural backgrounds. They see a higher value to the animal. Other cultures don’t value the animal in the same way, so seeing the dog be ridden on or jumped on, is not as large of an issue. What culture are the neighbors OP?

Asking as a Sri Lankan with El Salvadorian neighbors and Nigerian in laws. Each of us has a different pattern of thought about the way animals are treated.

They are white.

As a PoC this comment rubs me the wrong way. Animal abuse isn’t ok. Are you implying it is if it comes from people of a particular racial or ethnic background? That were more likely to be abusive towards our animals? Our kids?

If you saw me hitting my kid as a Brown person would you turn a blind eye because it’s culturally more acceptable in my community? I’d hope not, for my child sake.

I know this is a tangent but I’ve seen several racial comments that aren’t sitting right with me.

Anonymous wrote:It’s cultural to an extent. Caucasians in America often treat dogs different than people from other cultural backgrounds. They see a higher value to the animal. Other cultures don’t value the animal in the same way, so seeing the dog be ridden on or jumped on, is not as large of an issue. What culture are the neighbors OP?

Asking as a Sri Lankan with El Salvadorian neighbors and Nigerian in laws. Each of us has a different pattern of thought about the way animals are treated.

Anonymous wrote:I would talk to the parents. They will not like it and you will never be friends, but never mind. If you can't supervise your 6year old monster and your dog playing together you shouldn't have a dog. And I would also make a video and call animal protection if the behavior of the kid doesn't change.

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I wouldn’t say anything, but then I see this as a very cultural issue. In many parts of Asia, people still eat dogs. The kid is not having great empathy and understanding for the dog for sure.

You may be better off having your kid “gift” that kid a How to Train your Puppy for kids book.

Yeah we eat pigs and cows here … I would still report to someone if I saw a neighbor abusing their pig or cow. Animals being raised for food doesn’t mean other animals should have to endure abuse.

Op I would straight up just call ASPCA and ask for the local number if they won’t come. This family won’t change and their poor dog will either suffer or eventually die. Just get him removed. They know their son does this, they don’t care.

Yeah, I disagree. The ASPCA killed almost a million animals last year anyway, so it doesn’t seem like the perfect option.

Would the OP be comfortable having her kids mention something to the 6 year old about it when they are all outside together? Nothing big, just “you are hurting your dog when you play with him. He is running because he is scared.” The kid is only 6 and the Ops are older. Is the kid typical otherwise? Sometimes older kids can be teachers too. If not, maybe go outside with your kids and talk to the kid and point out the behavior that shows the dog doesn’t like it. If he still doesn’t listen, tell him you are feeling bad for the dog and will talk to his parents about it.

It takes a village and not just calling the authorities for things that are awful.

Anonymous wrote:Do you all eat factory farmed meat?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s cultural to an extent. Caucasians in America often treat dogs different than people from other cultural backgrounds. They see a higher value to the animal. Other cultures don’t value the animal in the same way, so seeing the dog be ridden on or jumped on, is not as large of an issue. What culture are the neighbors OP?

Asking as a Sri Lankan with El Salvadorian neighbors and Nigerian in laws. Each of us has a different pattern of thought about the way animals are treated.

If we are now going to excuse the mistreatment of animals, a call to ASPCA to remove the dog will solve that pattern of thought.

It is really ok for people to treat dogs like animals, which is what they are.

Anonymous wrote:It’s cultural to an extent. Caucasians in America often treat dogs different than people from other cultural backgrounds. They see a higher value to the animal. Other cultures don’t value the animal in the same way, so seeing the dog be ridden on or jumped on, is not as large of an issue. What culture are the neighbors OP?

Asking as a Sri Lankan with El Salvadorian neighbors and Nigerian in laws. Each of us has a different pattern of thought about the way animals are treated.