Please take this very seriously. Any child that purposely and continually tortures, torments, teases, or abuses an animal could potentially have a serious mental health issue. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. Follow your instincts and "gut feeling" and protect your pets and younger children around this child at all times.
I am not typically over dramatic and I realize this is a site for Yorkie lovers to discuss all things Yorkie. I am a Social Worker and have worked with children suffering from mental illness. A question on EVERY assessment, pertains to animal abuse (either exposure to or participation in). Animal abuse is a HUGE indicator or red flag for many diagnoses of mental illness.
Please, please watch your pets and younger children very carefully. Your post set off so many warning bells in my head! |