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One of the most common items on a child’s Christmas wish list is a pet, and usually a dog at that. While many parents try to avoid the issue as long as possible because they fear their child isn’t ready for a pet just yet, the truth is, pets can be an amazing addition to any family. If you are on the fence about getting your child a pet, here are five reasons why you might want to do just that.
1. A Source of Comfort
Kids have emotions just like any adult and there will be times when they need a bit of comfort as well. Maybe mum is dealing with the baby or dad is off to work. Perhaps they’re upset about being in a squabble with a friend they don’t feel like sharing right now. One thing which families fostering in Scotland understand, for example, is that foster kids are often not quick to open up to adults in their lives. After all, they’ve been let down too many times. That sheep dog they’ve grown attached to can often give them the comfort broken kids can’t seek elsewhere just yet.
2. Pets Encourage Responsible Behaviour
Caring for a pet teaches your children to act responsibly. Let them be in charge of taking the dog out for a walk, making sure their water bowl is always filled and feeding them at mealtimes. Kids can learn to clean up after their pet makes a mess and can learn that dogs and cats need affection just like they do. If you want to teach your kids responsible behaviour, a pet is the perfect solution.
3. Learning Lessons About Life Cycles
One of the best ways for your children to learn about the various stages of life is in having pets. They learn about reproduction, illness, death and even old age. This has helped many children understand what happens to an elderly grandparent that passes or an uncle who was killed in a motor vehicle accident. They learn that babies are born and need to be nourished but at some point, our journey on this earth comes to an end. Pets can be the easiest ways to teach kids about the
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