Why would little boys hurt animals?

It's important to note that not all little boys hurt animals. However, there are a few reasons why some children might engage in this type of behavior:

- Lack of empathy: Children may not yet have fully developed the capacity for empathy, which makes it difficult for them to understand the pain and suffering of animals.

- Curiosity: Children may be curious about what will happen if they hurt an animal, and may experiment with harming animals as a way of exploring their environment.

- Frustration: Children who are feeling frustrated or angry may lash out at animals as a way of expressing their emotions.

- Peer pressure: Children may feel pressured by their peers to engage in animal cruelty as a way of fitting in or gaining acceptance.

It's important to remember that animal cruelty is never acceptable, and that children who engage in this type of behavior need help and guidance to learn more appropriate ways of expressing themselves and interacting with animals.