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Weary Parent: Parenting Tweens & Teens

Choosing the Best Pet for Kids

by SP on July 14th, 2006

puppy“Can I have a puppy? Please, oh please, I’ll take care of it and look after it and everything

Just what do you say to your kids when they ask for a pet? It is perfectly true that growing up with a family pet can teach children responsibility and to develop their social skills. Also cultivating good feelings towards pet animals helps kids to develop a sense of self esteem and help them to establish trusting relationships with other human beings. But before you give in to your kid’s demands for a pony, rabbit, salamander, kitten, boxer, python, or macaw, there is plenty for you to consider. ”

I pulled that very same line with my parents when I wanted a horse and I was in my teens. Yes, having my own horse sounded so glamorous, but I was not prepared for all the work involved. I hate to admit it, but sometimes I wish they had said no.

“So with younger children, do you think that it is a good idea to give them a pet of their own or is your household a pet free zone?? ”

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