When Josh Brolin was a child, his father, James Brolin, made the family eat their pet pigs.
Imagine having pigs as pets and then one day they end up on your dinner plate. That’s what happened in Josh’s family. His dad thought it was normal to raise animals for food, even if they were pets at first. This might sound strange to some people, but for others, it’s just part of life.
I think it’s hard to eat something you once named and played with.
James believed in teaching his kids about where food comes from. He wanted them to understand that animals are not just for cuddling but also a source of nourishment. While this lesson might be tough for some, it’s a reality many farmers face every day.
Sometimes, life throws us curveballs like this, making us question what’s right or wrong.