I was a little empathetic today. My mom's friend's kitten liked me for a couple minuets. Then she was like sort of in ''hunting mode'' I guess and she was FAST that little devil and she jumped on me and dug her claw into my boob. Then I was crying for no reason.! *** CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN THIS??

Kittens have needle-sharp claws and like to pounce and play. You just happened to be there. There's no big mystery here. The kitten was just being a kitten and doesn't dislike you.

Kittens will be kittens. They like to hunt and play. They learn over time, hopefully, how to behave with training.

catgirl101, do you know what the word "empathetic" means?

catgirl101, do you know what the word "empathetic" means?

Sorry, I made a mistake I was crying uncontrollably my mom said I had my first empathy.

Kittens play like this with other cats too... it doesn't mean they don't like each other. It's how they play and how they learn.

Sorry, I made a mistake I was crying uncontrollably my mom said I had my first empathy.
No, that is not what you had. Empathy means to get inside the skin of another being and feel what it feels. You have not done that.

No, that is not what you had. Empathy means to get inside the skin of another being and feel what it feels. You have not done that.

GGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRR!! I'm editing it!! BECAUSE OF YOU!!

That wasn't necessary, was it? Watch your manners.

Didn't your mother teach you to respect your elders?

Catgirl, we rarely get someone as young as you on this site, especially for more than one question. And if you don't say that you are 9 years old in each question, a lot of responders aren't going to know, and are going to treat you like an adult or at least a teen. There's a huge leap from your age to teen, and many teens are quite mature. So take your lumps and learn, if you want to hang out here.

Sorry, I made a mistake I was crying uncontrollably my mom said I had my first empathy.

I think she would have said "your first epiphany". Which means you finally realized that everything is not perfect and well ordered.

I think she would have said "your first epiphany". Which means you finally realized that everything is not perfect and well ordered.
Ah, "epiphany"!! A $5 word but you are probably right!

Ah, "epiphany"!!! A $5 word but you are probably right!

He, it's worth more then that! Five dollars my petooee! You won't find words like that here every day!

He, it's worth more then that !! five dollars my petooee! You won't find words like that here every day!
Well, okay. How much is it worth? (I was going to say $10.) It seems a bit highfalutin for a mom to use to her young daughter. Maybe Mom is a Harvard grad?

GGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm editing it!!! BECAUSE OF YOU!!!

Watch your mouth. We're all being very lenient with you because of your age, but this site is not about children posting nonsense, nor do the people on this site come here for advice from a 9 year old. They want facts, not guesses, and not gibberish.

You owe Wondergirl an apology. If you don't know the meaning of a word, don't use it. When someone corrects you, learn from that correction, don't post what you posted above. That's not okay.

You really shouldn't be posting as much as you are. You should be outside, playing, or doing your homework, or spending time with your family. Are they aware that you're on an adult site asking many questions, and answering posts you don't have the experience or knowledge to answer? Do they know how much time you spend on the computer?

Watch your mouth. We're all being very lenient with you because of your age, but this site is not about children posting nonsense, nor do the people on this site come here for advice from a 9 year old. They want facts, not guesses, and not gibberish.

You owe Wondergirl an apology. If you don't know the meaning of a word, don't use it. When someone corrects you, learn from that correction, don't post what you posted above. That's not okay.

You really shouldn't be posting as much as you are. You should be outside, playing, or doing your homework, or spending time with your family. Are they aware that you're on an adult site asking many questions, and answering posts you don't have the experience or knowledge to answer? Do they know how much time you spend on the computer?

Okay, Okay!! I apologized. I'm starting to make friends with her so stop worrying about me and getting in my way!! :(

Okay, Okay!!! I apologized. I'm starting to make friends with her so stop worrying about me and getting in my way!!! :(
You must be talking about me. How are we doing? (Pssst, be nice to Alty!)

You must be talking about me. How are we doing? (Pssst, be nice to Alty!)

Were doing good. He is just pressuring me too much and it's not helping.

Were doing good. He is just pressuring me too much and it's not helping.
He's a she and has a daughter around your age. Now, here is where you learn how to handle pressure. Name one good way.

Okay, Okay!!! I apologized. I'm starting to make friends with her so stop worrying about me and getting in my way!!! :(

This site isn't about making friends, it's about posting advice. But, we do make friends here. Wondergirl happens to be a good friend of mine, as are many of the other people on this site. That's what happens when you post together for years and years and respect each other.

As for getting in your way, well, as long as you post inaccurate information, I'll be there to correct you. You may not care about the advice you give, and whether it's right or wrong, but I do. If you post in the pet forum, and you post bad advice, I'll be "in your way". I won't allow someone's pet to die because you think you have a right to post whatever you want.

I was nice before, but you won't listen, so now the gloves come off. Behave, follow the rules, or be forced to leave. And above all, watch your mouth. Your parents may put up with your mouth, but I won't.

So decide. If you want to stay here, then post responsibly, post accurately, take the criticism you're given since you want to be treated like an adult by posting here, or continue doing what you're doing and be forced to leave. Your choice. Now's the time to show us that your age doesn't matter. Be mature.

He's a she and has a daughter around your age. Now, here is where you learn how to handle pressure. Name one good way.

Take deep breaths?

take deep breaths?
Good! How can you respond to Alty? What can you say to her?

Good! How can you respond to Alty? What can you say to her?

"I understand. I will not continue 'goofing around' anymore. But I won't post on threads with real help."


Oh, WonderGirl read my posts in reply to Alty so you can understand this dialogue.
And did you send me a message? Because I can't read it. It says I have 0 messages.

"I understand. I will not continue 'goofing around' anymore. But I won't post on threads with real help."

Oh, WonderGirl read my posts in reply to Alty so you can understand this dialogue.
And did you send me a message? Because I can't read it. It says I have 0 messages.
I'm reading every thread you are posting on. :) I sent you a Friend request, but it might have gotten lost in an alley or a canyon.

Always thank people who are trying hard to help you navigate in this world and on a web site.

I got the request. :)

"I understand. I will not continue 'goofing around' anymore. But I won't post on threads with real help."


Oh, WonderGirl read my posts in reply to Alty so you can understand this dialogue.
And did you send me a message? Because I can't read it. It says I have 0 messages.

That's all I asked for. :)

Catgirl, you can learn a lot just by reading the threads on this site, and the answers. You'll see that we don't care what you're age is, if you post bad advice, you'll be told about it. My main concern about your age is your lack of knowledge, and the fact that you wouldn't be able to handle, at your age, the criticism you'll get when you post bad advice. Also, I'm very concerned about some of the content on this site, as it's very adult, and you're a child.

Let me put it this way. I have two kids, I'm a mom, my daughter is 10, and my son is 14. I know all of the regular posters on this site. It trust their advice above all else. I know that if my kids came here, they'd be in good hands. If they asked for advice, they'd get good advice. But, the regulars aren't the only ones that post here. We have people that post here just to shock people, just to post nasty things no one should every have to read.

It worries me that you're here, and that you may read those things. My kids aren't on this site for that reason alone. But here you are, 9, and posting, and I have to wonder, what do your parents think about this? Do they know you're here? Do they know what you could be exposed to? Because I do, and it makes me uneasy. It makes me worry about you. It makes me question if you should be allowed to stay here.