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In some languages , like German, children are referred to as “it” for quite some time as they grow

Yes, but each language splits reality up differently, and with different implications.

I've noticed several native German speakers, when using English, would say things like "I spilled coffee on my table and now he is wet" — I don't think they were asserting that the table was objectively male, just because it was grammatically male.

Yes gender in a language is odd when English got rid of it.

What's your point though. Are you suggesting you care more for your animal than this other person?

I'm sure the commenter loves their cat - enough to endure the claw pokes and keep snuggling, at least!

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