rant: born and what???

I recently came across something that completely baffled me: people changing the phrase "born and raised" to "born and bred."

For example:
"Born and raised in Toronto"
This makes perfect sense! It’s clear, logical, and widely understood.

But then you have:
"Born and bred in Toronto"
Excuse me—WTH?!? Who decided this was a good idea? Why would anyone change a perfectly reasonable, universally understood phrase into something that sounds so bizarre and, frankly, a little unsettling?

Let’s break this down:

• Raised: This refers to the process of caring for and teaching a child as they grow up—from infancy to adulthood.
• Bred/Breed: This refers to controlling the reproduction of animals to produce offspring.

So, by definition, "born and bred" essentially making it sound like you’re a farm animal produced for a purpose. WHY would you say you were "bred" in a certain area/location? I mean, are you claiming someone carefully orchestrated your existence for optimal genetic traits or something? It’s absurd!

To me, "born and raised" reflects a human upbringing—a phrase that acknowledges care, love, and personal growth. Meanwhile, "born and bred" strips that away and replaces it with something that sounds more... clinical and dehumanizing.

I know language evolves over time, but in this case, I feel like we’ve downgraded. "Born and bred" just doesn’t sit right, and I honestly don’t understand how it’s catching on. Can we all agree to stick with "born and raised"—a phrase that actually makes sense?

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