Concerns Emerge as Primary School Pupils Begin Identifying as Animals
Pupils in Scotland are now identifying as animals, and this practice is being permitted.
A second Scottish council has confirmed that at least one student has been allowed to identify as an animal.
The council disclosed that “one or more [primary school] pupil(s)” had been recognised as having “species dysphoria”. This means they feel their body is part of the wrong species.
However, the council has been cautioned that this condition lacks scientific foundation.
Last month, a secondary school student in another local authority area had reportedly been permitted to identify as a wolf.
Dunbartonshire-based clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Tommy MacKay stated that species dysphoria does not exist and that children should be encouraged to “snap out of it.”
Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, said: “Schools should not be aiding and abetting a child’s mental health crisis.
“They need to get a grip and show some common sense and leadership. Pandering to what often amounts to mischievous behaviour is pointless and it undermines school discipline.”
In response to a Freedom of Information request, the latest council confirmed that at least one primary pupil had been identified with species dysphoria, while none were reported in secondary schools.
However, officials declined to disclose the specific animals involved.
A spokesman said: “We are unable to advise you what type of species dysphoria relates to the pupils as the number is less than five. To release the type of species dysphoria recorded would lead to identification of individuals.”
The council said no guidance had been given to teachers about species dysphoria but “advice would be sought from educational psychologists if required.”
Documents reviewed last month confirmed the first known case in Scotland where a school recognized a pupil identifying as an animal—in this instance, a wolf.
The council said a pupil had species dysphoria and is part of a group called “furries” who see their “animal persona” as a character.
An increasing number of young people are adopting the personas of various animals, including foxes, birds, and snakes.
Pupils have filmed themselves expressing their “real” animal selves, while others have posted guides to “coming out” as animals to their parents.
It was also revealed earlier this year that TikTok groups have been organizing meet-ups across the UK for individuals who identify as animals.
But Dr MacKay insists there is “no such condition as species dysphoria.”
He added: “It’s not surprising we are seeing this in an age when many people want to identify as something other than who they are.”
The clinical neuropsychologist also asserted that councils were mistaken in accommodating these pupils, stating that the “common sense approach” would be to tell them to “snap out of it and get to grips with themselves.”
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