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The grandmother is urging parents and family members to attend the Meade County School Board meeting on Sept. 14 to request further action. Its like that show and South Park are sort of grandfathered in and get away with things due to their success, but new shows wouldnt be allowed near some of these topics with a 10-foot pole. A Michigan school superintendent debunked the rumor after a video from a December school board meeting resurfaced in which a speaker airs concerns about students who "identify as cats." Lisa. At some point, even the wokest of the woke have to see the calamitous problems they have created. Rumors began to surface that these students were permitted to use litter boxes in bathrooms to. The video's creator does appear to be a high school teacher, according to her past videos, but the story is entirely made upironically, as an exercise to "create awareness" of what kids are going through at school, according to other videos posted several days later by the same account. Dr. Paul McHugh, former psychiatrist-in-chief and director of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Johns Hopkins University Hospital (and current distinguished professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences), echoed this sentiment when discussing the medical field and transgender people. By Alex Griswold Jan 28th, 2016, 10:08 am. This is a cat-focused blog, so my interest here is the idea that cats have been dragged into the ongoing American culture wars. The false claim that children who identify as cats are using litter boxes in school bathrooms has spread across the internet since at least December, when a member of the public brought it up at a . Two curious stories relating to cats have been circulating online this week: In the first story, a substitute teacher claims she was fired because she refused to meow back to a student who "identifies as a cat," while parents in a Michigan school district were infuriated by a rumor that the district was providing litter boxes to cat-identified Many people are doing what amounts to an experiment on these young people without telling them its an experiment. Go to the fifth roweverybody's there. Make yourself available and visible to all students. We rely on the financial support of our readers to exist. ' she said in the TikTok video. Clearly, identifying as a cat is absurd and indicative of a serious personal problem. I live about two blocks from the school board administrator in my county, whom through his wife told us that a young lady in our district is indeed putting up a squabble about being denied accommodation as a cat. The story was made up by the TikTok user, who later posted an update expressing her disappointment at how "fake news" is made and affirming that she was not fired. Curiously, this is the second piece of misinformation purporting that students are identifying as animals this week. Published Jan 24, 2022. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Monique Curet , PolitiFact. Obviously, this is the influence of some subculture or movement where it is necessary to behave like an animal. BBC News edited out boos in footage of Boris Johnson arriving at the Queens Platinum Jubilee thanksgiving service. The claim is a local school district is putting litter boxes in . A young child wears cat ears while doing school work at home. No wonder they get confused, self conscious, low self esteem, and a lot more negative issues. Rifles were involved in 297 deaths in the U.S. in 2022 and constipation killed 2,167., Drinking or using tap water treated with chlorine is dangerous because chlorine is a poison.. What do you do to bullies who cause a kid to kill themself? Who's doing it?' Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, The bizarre rumor pertains to a school in Michigan's Midland Public Schools District, Parents have claimed that at least one litter box was installed in a unisex bathroom for children who identify themselves as 'furries', Superintendent Michael E. Sharrow outright dismissed the rumors, A parent referenced the bizarre claim in a Dec. 20 meeting, A furry is someone who role-plays or identifies as an animal, or an animal character with human-like characteristics. "This is still a problem. Your email address will not be published. The real goal with comparing furries to trans people and bringing up stuff like this is, one, to make fun of furries and say, Oh, arent they so silly. . Required fields are marked *. All rights reserved. Clark's buzzer-beating three sends #6 Iowa past #2 Indiana 86-85. You have entered an incorrect email address! We thought, "no way." But then we thought"well, you never know." It doesn't make sense," she added. "Parent . After deciding to "fact check" whether the video has indeed spread online, she found it on several outlets including Citizen Free Press, News Punch and "Tucker Carlson's newsletter" (Newsweek has not been able to independently verify the latter claim). "However, our Midland PS stakeholders may be confused about a false message/accusation that has resurfaced this week and is gaining traction in the social media realm.". A TikTok user in a video that has gone viral claimed falsely that she was fired from a school after failing to respect a student's decision to identify as a cat. Top image: A 20-year-old Norwegian woman who identifies as a cat. As well as corroboration from a superintendent, principal or teacher who can say this is happening in their district. Or speak. "This is still a problem. Alex Murdaugh trial: Murderer sentenced to consecutive life sentences after being found guilty. Schools are not putting litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate children, as months of unfounded rumors have claimed. A doctor at the Mayo Clinic is misdiagnosing pregnancies of Trump supporters so they have abortions. "It is a source of disappointment that I felt the necessity to communicate this message to you., During the Dec. 20 meeting, a parent of a student in the district said she had been left "disturbed" after hearing a litter box had been installed in at least one unisex restroom in one of the district's schools for those who "identified as cats.". 2022. Therefore, if you identify as a dog or cat you can no longer go to a public school because animals are not allowed. [] reports have popped up elsewhere. "Yesterday I heard something, and I was stunned. 20006, Florida "I don't know if I wanna have children, because of how f***ing nuts this world is now," a YouTube streamer with more than a million followers said, after playing the video. Initially, we laughed too. Three doctors from the same hospital die suddenly in the same week, after the hospital mandated a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for employees. Once you see through this political cat-and-mouse game, the litter box story just seems doggone sad. "So, now in schools, if a kid wants to identify as a furry, the school goes along with it?," read an April 4 Facebook post. She previously covered the Iowa Statehouse for 10 years for newspapers in Davenport, Waterloo, Sioux City, Mason City and Muscatine. "It really is important because there's a lot of especially younger trans kids in the school who really need a safe place to grow up and the school isn't providing . We live in a conservative area of North Florida and A LOT of kids in our local middle school are furries. According to reports, the girl allegedly is phenomenally bright and does not speak during school hours. You must log in or register to reply here. No. As a Rivals site, does GIA have press credentials? Urinating and dedication in a litter box, for others to clean up is unsanitary and quite frankly disgusting. Then, people from another district said students are allowed to identify as dogs and wear dog collars. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Be a serious parent or parents. He said the costumes violate the school dress code: Urinating and defication in a litter box, for others to clean up is unsanitary and quite frankly disgusting. And the school was allowing kitty litter to be placed in the classroom or bathroom or both. "It is unconscionable that this afternoon I am sending this communication," the superintendent of Midland Public Schools, Michael Sharrow, wrote last Thursday in a message shared on Facebook. Answering the Left: But do you know any gay people? He is going on 16 years old this year, and has been with us a long time. Michigan GOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock soon amplified the cat scat claims. Though the TikTok post itself received only around 13,000 total interactions, the video was extensively re-shared by Twitter users, influencers on YouTube, posted (and later removed) on Reddit, and picked up by a number of media outlets, including the Post Millennial, Christianity Daily and NewsPunch. As for this particular subject, I have thoroughly looked into the viral stories about schools accommodating students who identify as cats, and theyve all turned out to be rumors or hoaxes. (Photo by pixelfit/Getty Images). Its like the slippery-slope arguments that we heard back when Iowa legalized same-sex marriage: If we allow this, next well have to condone marriages involving pedophilia. No. The only animals allowed in public schools are for the blind or those with a medical condition requiring a dog. Nebraska's Bruce Bostelman apologises for repeating rumor that schools accommodating children who self-identify as cats Associated Press Tue 29 Mar 2022 10.47 EDT First published on Tue 29 Mar . He said the costumes violate the school dress code: "A small number of Meade County High School students have violated the dress code policy during the early part of the school year. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. Im entitled not to accept mental illness as a real thing. Comments above just about cover it. April 11, 2022 Updated: April 11, 2022 8:55 a.m. Mint Images/Getty Images . "Apparently, from what I understand, theyre called 'furries,'" the grandmother, who asked to remain anonymous, told WLKY. And we should reject the request of a transgender student to use the restroom that matches their gender identity, in the same way that we should reject a student request to use a litter box., Furries dont identify as cats or other animals, Crow said. Other, similar claims also have circulated in Wisconsin where a school district denied that it allows students who identify as furries to lick their paws in gym class and bark in hallways and in Texas, where a candidate for state office falsely claimed that cafeteria tables are being lowered to allow furries to eat without using utensils. Accessed 5 Apr. Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. They should not be allowed to attend school as school is meant for humans. It doesnt make sense," she added. Our approach is always unique to the student and we will take into account professional advice and the wellbeing of the student, the Australian school said in a statement. He did not immediately respond to a request to comment for this article. Iowa Jan 9, 2022 #1 I refused to believe it the first time I was told this, but have been told by three different people, that I generally trust, that schools are putting kitty litter in their restrooms due to students identifying as cats. Its more of a role-playing type thing that some people do to express themselves in a different way. CARROLL, Iowa - Rumors are going around in one Iowa town that the school district is allowing students who identify as animals to use litter boxes in bathrooms. Litter box rumor control isnt one of them.. Just wondering, if you identify yourself as a cat, If you are sick do you see a doctor or a veterenarian? Since insurance wont cover vet visits, and I doubt most vets want to participate in the Im a cat delusion, Im thinking their options are limited to doctors. China threatens to shoot Nancy Pelosis plane down if she visits Taiwan., Know what they always find in Alzheimers patients? Then, there was the news of Lia Thomas, the male transgender swimmer who competed for the female swimming team at the University of Pennsylvania. Yet her intelligence level doesnt change the fact that mental health issues require treatment, not derision. The Iowa Standard has heard from a handful of parents across the state concerned about students identifying as "furries" at various schools throughout the state. "Okay, okay. Associated Press, "Wisconsin school district does not have furry protocol," April 6, 2022, Associated Press, "Nebraska lawmaker apologizes for debunked litter box claim," March 29, 2022, Des Moines Register, "Carroll Community School District superintendent: No litter boxes in schools," Feb. 10, 2022, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "Furries eating out of dog bowls at school? This is definitely going on in schools. If your child thinks they are a cat or a dog then you failed as a parent. The issue . Schools are putting litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate kids who identify as furries. It's just the latest district to have to address false claims of students identifying as animals. And this little girl in the very front row says, 'You have to meow back at him; he identifies as a cat.' Tips for School Counselors to Support Students Self Identifying as "Furries", "Therians", or "Otherkins" 1. As you would make yourself available to a student with an academic issue or a student who identifies as LGBTQ, making yourself known as a student advocate for all students is essential. Im just embarrassed by what this has gotten to," she said. Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence. De-clawing and neutering, ha! (Photo by: Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) As of late 2021 or early 2022, at least one . ', "Let me be clear in this communication. I dont want to lose readers by wading into a political landmine field, but most importantly I dont want anyone to feel unwelcome on this site. (For my illustrated video commentary on this, go here .) A SCHOOL in Michigan has bizarrely been accused by outraged parents of installing litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as cats and dogs. The schools superintendent, Michael Sharrow, was forced to do damage control with a public statement, telling parents its a source of disappointment that I felt the necessity to communicate this message to you., There is no truth whatsoever to this false statement/accusation, Sharrow wrote. Yes, there are instances where accommodations are made for students who have disabilities as required by law and district policy. ", The post was flagged as part of Facebooks efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. "I get to the third row and I hear this 'meow!' Excessive aluminum in the brain. Im sure you can appreciate the difference between internet bullshittery and a legitimate, verified instance of a school district making allowances for furries or putting litter boxes in school bathrooms. Oh, you are a human? Imagine that! 90. It probably wont pass, but it serves a larger purpose of making Iowa parents distrust and fear public schools at a time when Gov. A SCHOOL in Michigan has bizarrely been accused by outraged parents of installing litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as cats and dogs. You want to communicate by meowing? Free and independent journalism is what keeps our public servants accountable and responsive to the people. If you have people who act like and believe they ARE animals, that is NOT a Furry. WARNING RANT!!! "And now schools are wanting to put litter boxes in the schools for these . Yet it seems the rumor has reached Oregon, with recent gossip asserting Salem-Keizer Public Schools officials approved a student's request to self-identify as a cat and allowed litter boxes in the . It was about a rumor involving an Iowa school. WATCH: New Buddy Wildlife Documentary Premieres On PITB! St. Petersburg, FL The rumor has been spreading persistently, but was unfounded each time: An Iowa superintendent sent a letter to parents to dispel the myth. The woman says she was born the wrong species. My psychologist told me I can grow out of it, but I doubt it, she told an interviewer. This is about stupidity not transphobia. Excuse me? And the school was allowing kitty litter to be placed in the classroom or bathroom or both. They wear animal accessories (ears, tails, etc) and they paw at other kids backpacks and shoes, etc. The Carroll School District. Theyre also allowed to bark. The superintendent tells WLKY the situation is being addressed, but according to a concerned grandparent, its an ongoing problem that has many students on edge. 'Uhhh, excuse me? Since then, schools in Iowa . Parent heroes will TAKE BACK our schools," Maddock wrote. Carroll School District. This is saying that kids who; Identify as cats, meow in class, and demand litter-boxes in the bathrooms, arent normal. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WLWT-TV. Parents and school folk need to put their paws (feet) down and get real. European cat, Felis catus, brown tabby kitten in litter tray. If youre on the left, you might think parents who arent sophisticated news consumers are so paranoid about school curricula, theyd believe just about anything. But the cost of using transgender kids as pawns in the war against teachers unions is much higher. And that is what is missing if you know what I mean. Brogan, Dylan. But according to Superintendent Mark Martin, a petition isnt needed. I asked Keenan Crow of One Iowa, a LGBTQ advocacy group, if they think its a coincidence that a story like this would pop up at a time when public schools are under attack and conservative lawmakers are working to put restrictions on transgender and LGBTQ students. Then, there was the news of Target permitting transgender people to use fitting rooms and restrooms aligned with their gender identity, not their biological sex. The one thing thats certain, however, is that cats dont deserve to be in the middle of this mess. We rely on the financial support of our readers to exist. The superintendent tells WLKY. Do they perform a naked fat test on an animal? If youve ever used the phrase Fake News now YOU can actually DO something about it! Not only that, but for you to also identify them as cats. "Apparently, from what I understand, theyre called 'furries,'" the grandmother, who asked to remain anonymous, told WLKY. Some develop elaborate video-game personas. Stop pretending that everything you hear is an attack of some sort. The rumor had also been peddled on Facebook by the co-chair of the Michigan GOP, Meshawn Maddock. Loew did not immediately respond to a request to comment for this article. Sorry, not a known recognizable language. A level of psychiatry needs to be initiated before creating accommodations for students who identify as cats. March 3, 2022. Waukee taxpayers voice displeasure at heated meeting. It looks like it isnt just happening in Iowa, thankfullyI guess? GOP official insists high school installed litter boxes to accommodate students who identify as cats The Michigan Republican Party co-chair is convinced that "furry" students are roaming. Official govt docs expose Michelle Obamas 14 year history as a man., "Woody Harrelsons 60 seconds in the middle of his monologue was cut out of the edits released after the show., BREAKING Trump preps Marines to stop presidential coup.. "I was hearing rumblings of this last year, but it really got bad when they went back to school this year. Custodial staff CANNOT be required to clean up litter boxes. Happy birthday to Nano, and hopefully hell have many more! It is very unfortunate that this rumor has been spread over the last several weeks.. There is nothing safe and healthy about this. Restaurant inspection update: Sewage, rodent carcasses, mold, Restaurant update: Bad sushi, unlicensed eateries and, Restaurant inspection update: Moldy school cafeteria cheese,. The claim: A Michigan school put litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as cats A video of a central Michigan school board meeting went national in mid-January after a parent. A short TikTok clip in which a woman claiming to be a substitute teacher vents about a school supposedly firing her for failing to respect a student's decision to identify as a cat has gone viral on social media. These lawsuits should be plain and simple. Even putting litter boxes in the bathrooms in some schools? This isnt about mocking transgender people. Not at all, they said. You can also support us on PayPal at. Im convinced theyre trying to suck us up into their world of crazy . I go through life being a cat - it's just who I am." "It all started in high school, I have always been into cats, I mean that's where my name came from. If a bunch of teens are willing to eat poisonous laundry pods for a social media post, pooping in sand seems almost harmless by comparison. We have excellent schools here. 2023 www.desmoinesregister.com. The false claim nevertheless gained traction after being shared by Meshawn Maddock, the Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair. Thats why Iowa Capital Dispatch, a nonprofit, independent source for quality journalism, is working every day to keep you informed about what government officials are doing with your money, your freedom and your safety. This is about stupidity not transphobia. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I warned you guys about this. But as of right now, I have not been able to verify a single one of the claims. #substituteteacher #substitueteachers #genxkid #genxtiktokers #over50andfabulous. I pointed out last week that we not only have men who identify as women (and vice versa), but we have whites who identify as blacks and human beings who identify as animals, including cats, dogs, parrots, and even mythical dragons. Spreading widely rumors that there are public school students identifying as cats, and that those students are being accommodated by schools providing kitty litter in the bathrooms. The story about the fired substitute also had its roots in an online video, with a woman who says shes a teacher relating the story via TikTok. I dont accept sponsored posts and I have a no-politics policy, even for politics-adjacent subjects like this. The litter box rumors spread the notion that if schools will let transgender girls compete on sports teams and use the girls restroom, next theyll be forced to accommodate every other so-called identity, even if it means pet bowls on the cafeteria floors and taking kids out for recess on leashes. Students in Wilkes County, North Carolina, "identify themselves as cats or 'furries'" and "have asked for litter boxes to be placed in school restrooms for them to use." Midland Public Schools was accused of installing litter boxes in the restrooms for students "who identify as cats" to use. This is sadly happening, and even in rural, conservative, farm country, Iowa. The video has been viewed and shared thousands of times across TikTok, Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, and other platforms, often accompanied by outraged comments and calls to reform "woke" public schools. American journalist Jack Posobiec was arrested at World Economic Forum., The Uvalde, Texas, mass shooter was an illegal alien.. If they are not claimed within 72 hours, they need to be euthanized. Lisa Hansen asked other parents to join her to do some investigating into the policy, Im all for creativity and imagination, but when someone lives in a fantasy world and expects other people to go along with it, I have a problem with that, Hansen told the Midland school board. "I will do some more investigation," she added. In short: This behavior is not related to Furries so please stop lumping a harmless hobby in with an actual mental illness. A gender identity is something innate to a person; a core component of their being that cant be changed, Crow said. No wonder the kids are not learning!