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    Jan 27, 2013, 07:17 PM
    Why do kittens attack and dig their claws?
    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??
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    Jan 27, 2013, 07:21 PM
    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.
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    Jan 27, 2013, 07:22 PM
    Kittens will be kittens. They like to hunt and play. They learn over time, hopefully, how to behave with training.
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    Jan 27, 2013, 07:23 PM
    catgirl101, do you know what the word "empathetic" means?
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    Jan 28, 2013, 02:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    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.
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    Jan 28, 2013, 02:19 PM
    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.
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    Jan 28, 2013, 02:42 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by catgirl101 View Post
    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.
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    Jan 29, 2013, 05:56 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    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!!
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    Jan 29, 2013, 06:01 AM
    That wasn't necessary, was it? Watch your manners.
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    Jan 29, 2013, 06:15 AM
    Didn't your mother teach you to respect your elders?
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    Jan 29, 2013, 07:01 AM
    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.
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    Jan 29, 2013, 07:47 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by catgirl101 View Post
    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.
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    Jan 29, 2013, 07:57 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    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!
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    Jan 29, 2013, 08:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    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!
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    Jan 29, 2013, 08:15 AM
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    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?
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    Jan 29, 2013, 06:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by catgirl101 View Post
    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?
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    Feb 4, 2013, 06:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Alty View Post
    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!! :(
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    Feb 4, 2013, 07:00 PM
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    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!)
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    Feb 4, 2013, 07:04 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    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.
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    Feb 4, 2013, 07:05 PM
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    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.

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