I lurk all the time on AA rather than post, usually because people have provided great advice - probably better than I can haha

- already and I don't have the time but I feel the need to say something.
Just saw this thread and... From what OP has said, it seems that OP is a minor. I feel like some posters are being little harsh on
@Hana Baig which I feel is not warranted. Making them feel bad isn't really going to do anything at this point.. We should educate them and move forward.
I do not agree AT ALL with clipping this birds wings, there are always other alternatives , however , I think we should account for the fact that OP is a minor and also their mother made the final say. I'm not arguing that good feedback was made ( which was!) but perhaps it could have been made a bit gentler....
For the future I really think OP's mom needs to do some research into this.. Or like suggested, have mom read the posts to understand. I think OP understands that flight is important . We might just be preaching to the choir.
Not trying to ruffle feathers but my two cents..