Posted by sweethearts
Magical animals or animals represent "pressures of survival" whether it be physical. mentally, emotionally or spiritually
A parent or guardian are your role models, you learned habits, attitudes, responses and reactions to the world from them
I would think the pressures of your current life and survival skills are of concern to you (have you recently lost a job or partner)
and you are trying to abide by parental guidelines?
didnt see this repsonse before. i think the abiding by parental guidelines does fit the context of time period.