02/10/2022
Having a pet, whether it be a dog or a hamster, has many benefits for your child’s development:
• They teach your child about responsibility, will give them new chores and rules to follow. It will also teach them the importance of caring for a living thing.
• A pet will teach your child about birth, reproduction, illness and death. – the circle of life.
• They provide comfort- Animals are the greatest source of comfort, they can be your child’s best friend. No matter how your child is feeling, they may find comfort in their pet.
• They help build bonds- Pets can build family bonds. Pet chores such as walking the dog or feeding the rabbits are activities the family can carry out together.
Do you have pets at home? What's your experience with children and pets?