ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cat burning

Okay kiddo, we're going to talk about something called cat burning. But first, I want to tell you that it's a very, very mean and cruel thing that some people used to do a long time ago, but it's very important that you understand that it's wrong and we should never, ever do it.

Now, cat burning is when people would actually hurt and even kill cats by setting them on fire. It's hard to imagine, but some people thought it was funny or entertaining to watch a cat burn. This was a very, very bad thing to do, because cats are living creatures with feelings and they should always be treated with love and kindness.

Thankfully, cat burning isn't really a thing anymore because people have realized how terrible it is. We know that we should always treat animals with respect and care, just like we would want to be treated. We should never hurt them or do anything that could cause them pain or suffering.

So, let's remember to always be kind to animals and to speak up if we see anyone hurting them. We want to make sure every creature, big or small, feels safe and loved.
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