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What to do if a child asks to get a cat: advice for parents
02.11.2024 12:00
Many parents are faced with the fact that their children ask them to get a cat.
At such moments it is important to behave correctly.
What points should you pay attention to?
A cat shouldn't be a gift
Many parents make a huge mistake when they make a gift out of a living creature: this is not the way to do it. Children should understand from the very beginning that they are dealing with a real family member, not just a gift.
This will help you realize that your pet needs care, love and understanding.
Tell me about caring for a cat
The child should understand that some of the responsibility for the animal will become his/her responsibility. Therefore, it is better to immediately explain what pet care consists of and what kind of help you expect from children.
Adopt a cat from volunteers or from ads
Of course, it is impossible to force a person to act nobly and correctly: someone wants to buy a pedigree cat. If you offer children to take an animal from volunteers, then this will have a significant impact on the moral qualities of the child.
You can also look through the ads: often caring people pick up animals from the street, clean them up and try to find loving owners for them.
Talk
It is also worth talking to children as openly as possible. Explain that the cat will not just be a "decoration" for the house. The animal will "claim" a share of the money, since it needs food, toys, and veterinary services.
