Important for children to have pets?

[Nebulous]

Is it important for children to have a pet?

Does it do anything for their development as a person?

 

[Ammi]

…I don’t know if it’s important, as many children aren’t able to have a pet and will still thrive…but having a pet can be very beneficial…it can teach a child responsibility and care of that pet, to show how important it is to maintain that care…and it can be good for exercise if it’s a pet that needs a daily exercise…it can provide a ‘friend’/a comfort for a child…it can teach a child caring and patience and can contribute to bonding in a family with daily routines and exercising etc…I know that ‘pet therapy’ can often be explored with autistic children as well, to help with anxieties…so yeah, many benefits of children caring for pets…

 

[AstriaPorta]

Yes kids can learn a lot ..... having pets can help in many different ways.

 

[magnus2022]

It is not important for kids to have pets. Though, psychological, children that have pets use to excel in communication and emotional management than children without. I don't have pets and I will not allow my kids to have one because of economic burden it will place on my tight budget.

 

[Ravenfreak]

Yes it teaches kids to be responsible and how to care for another living being. This could help them be a better parent if they choose to have kids of their own when they're adults.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

Yes it teaches kids to be responsible and how to care for another living being. This could help them be a better parent if they choose to have kids of their own when they're adults.

Agreed, and also provides a safe outlet away from friendship and family dramas, etc. Pets are pets provided they're treated well

 

[saoussen5765]

Just on young age it is dangerous but after born period it will becomes fine as a pet could kill a new born baby that what happens a lot of time for lot of families but 2 or 3 years the risk is lowered than that.

 

[Kurbir]

I think it is important for children to have a pet. It prepares them for the upcoming responsibilities they will have as an adult.