Monday, October 07, 2024 - Pupils in Scotland are now identifying as animals and they are being allowed to do this.
A second Scottish council has admitted that at least one
pupil 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 warned the condition has no scientific
basis.
DailyMail revealed last month that a secondary school pupil
in another local authority area had been allowed to identify as a wolf.
However, Dunbartonshire-based clinical neuropsychologist Dr
Tommy MacKay has said species dysphoria does not exist and children should be
told 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 said at least one primary pupil had species dysphoria, with none
identified in secondaries, but officials refused to disclose the 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 seen by the Mail last month confirmed the first
known case in Scotland where a school had recognised a pupil identifying as an
animal – in this case 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.
Growing numbers of young people are taking on the persona of
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 also emerged earlier this year that TikTok groups were
hosting meet-ups across the UK for those 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 insisted councils were
wrong to accommodate pupils and the “common sense approach” would be to tell
them to “snap out of it and get to grips with themselves”.
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