I agree. It’s also a great opportunity to teach the kids about respecting animals in general and how they are not toys to be played with and that they can bite if they feel mistreated.
Imagine a Mountain Lion or Bobcat cruising the back yard and a kid thinking they are like the dog or house cat they play with. A tragedy waiting to happen if they want to pet the big cat the same way.
Good grief, we see adults now who think wild animals are safe to torment and make selfies with. You bring up a very good point.