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What to do if a child hurts animals: experts reveal 3 important rules
11.04.2023 20:49
Updated: 15.04.2023 05:16
It is important for parents to remember that a child’s negative actions towards animals are not the most pleasant signal.
Children with normal socialization experience love and sympathy for pets.
However, the reasons for bad attitudes can be different. Some children simply do not understand due to their age that they are doing wrong. Others simply do not understand that the pain of another being is unacceptable. Also, do not forget about pathological behavior, in the correction of which only specialists can help.
How to Teach Your Child to Treat Animals with Love
Your own positive example
If a child sees that the family treats pets with love and respect, then he himself will try to behave in the same way.
Therefore, do not use physical punishment and be kind to your pets.
Show those who are not so lucky
A child begins to treat animals differently if he learns to sympathize with them. Watch documentaries about homeless animals or help them yourself.
If children see how hard it is for cats and dogs to survive on the street, and also realize the fact that their happiness directly depends on humans, then their attitude towards them may change.
Don't ignore the problem
Experts note that not all parents are able to honestly admit the problem of their child's cruelty to pets. Some call it "a game", others convince themselves that the child will outgrow his behavior.
However, this is the wrong approach. If you notice that you have not been able to change your children's attitude towards animals on your own, it would be wiser to address this problem to specialists.
