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What to consider if your children want to have a pet
Children love pets, but many people may think having one is an extra burden and their houses will be dirty all the time, or this event will cause them stress, especially because they will worry if no one takes care of this pet. And these thoughts can come true if the pet is bought irresponsibly. Before adopting a new member of the family, it is necessary to analyze the reasons to have one, which include the space of the house for him or her, if his needs, such as affection, food, medicine, and recreation will be satisfied, no exceptions. If all these requirements are met, go ahead and get a lovely pet!
First, all the family members have to agree to adopt or buy a pet, so that, all of them will be responsible of his care. Parents have to be in charge of bigger duties, but children have to get involved as well in this process. It will make them understand there are other living beings, who experience their own needs, but are too similar to human beings. It means pets also have emotional and physical needs.
A pet at home is synonymous of benefits, as they can help children to be more kind, sociable and compassionate. In addition, pets reinforce kid's self-esteem by providing security and confidence, as well as, protect them from dangers. Furthermore, pets make them develop healthy and hygiene habits, such as washing their hands after stroking them or when children are licked by their furry friends.
Choosing a suitable sort of pet for a family depends on factors as the house space, time to dedicate him, and expected budget to offer. There are animals that live for a long time, and others who need more cares. For instance, some breeds of dogs cannot live within a reduced space, while cats survive anywhere and are more independent; hamsters are small, but their lifetime is not long, compared to turtles that live more than 100 years.
In conclusion, having a pet has to be a decision taken responsibly by all the family members; otherwise, pets will be abandoned or gifted at some point of time. The kind of pet you choose has to be determined by factors as economic capacity, guarantee a good quality of life for the new family member, and to provide him a proper place to live in. Before getting a pet, bear in mind he represents more benefits than you can imagine, but you have to give him something in return: Much love and protection.
Do you like pets? Do you have one, two or more? What criteria did you use for getting them? What other suggestions would you add in favor of this post?
Please, leave your comments! Thanks for reading!
Editorial department 'Buena vida' [Good Life]. (2016). Cualquier ser vivo debe estar bien cuidado. ¿Una mascota en casa? Saque sus conclusiones. Prensa LIbre, page. 44. Retrieved from: Prensa LIbre.
First, all the family members have to agree to adopt or buy a pet, so that, all of them will be responsible of his care. Parents have to be in charge of bigger duties, but children have to get involved as well in this process. It will make them understand there are other living beings, who experience their own needs, but are too similar to human beings. It means pets also have emotional and physical needs.
A pet at home is synonymous of benefits, as they can help children to be more kind, sociable and compassionate. In addition, pets reinforce kid's self-esteem by providing security and confidence, as well as, protect them from dangers. Furthermore, pets make them develop healthy and hygiene habits, such as washing their hands after stroking them or when children are licked by their furry friends.
Choosing a suitable sort of pet for a family depends on factors as the house space, time to dedicate him, and expected budget to offer. There are animals that live for a long time, and others who need more cares. For instance, some breeds of dogs cannot live within a reduced space, while cats survive anywhere and are more independent; hamsters are small, but their lifetime is not long, compared to turtles that live more than 100 years.
In conclusion, having a pet has to be a decision taken responsibly by all the family members; otherwise, pets will be abandoned or gifted at some point of time. The kind of pet you choose has to be determined by factors as economic capacity, guarantee a good quality of life for the new family member, and to provide him a proper place to live in. Before getting a pet, bear in mind he represents more benefits than you can imagine, but you have to give him something in return: Much love and protection.
Do you like pets? Do you have one, two or more? What criteria did you use for getting them? What other suggestions would you add in favor of this post?
Please, leave your comments! Thanks for reading!
REFERENCES
Editorial department 'Buena vida' [Good Life]. (2016). Cualquier ser vivo debe estar bien cuidado. ¿Una mascota en casa? Saque sus conclusiones. Prensa LIbre, page. 44. Retrieved from: Prensa LIbre.
