To have or not to have? That is the
question that many families ask themselves when children ask for a pet. While
it may be true that animals at home can be dangerous and messy, it is
undeniable that they can also have a positive impact on children’s personality
and physical development.
Since kids do not have much control
when interacting with small animals, parents are usually concerned about the
risks of having pets without a full-time adult supervision claiming that a
sudden attack may happen and maybe be lethal. Equally worrying is the fact that
these little creatures are able to turn a room upside down in the blink of an
eye, requiring a lot of attention and care every single day and time in order
to keep the house at least a bit organized or available to receive guests in an
adequate way.
Conversely, pets may become one of
the best investments a family can make in a lifetime. People who have chosen to
have pets can easily affirm that their kids had become even-tempered,
sensitive, responsible and lovely. Not only do these kids seem to be really
polite, but they also show great physical characteristics. In other words,
children whose houses are pet-friendly, are more physically active and tend to enjoy
interaction with the real world much more significantly.
Concluding,
considering there will always be pros and cons surrounding this issue and that there
won’t be a right answer, I strongly recommend families to have pets because in
spite of the disadvantages, the positive aspects are richer and much more
beneficial to children.
What is your opinion about it?
