Children often ask to have some kind of pet in the house, but the parents' answer is categorical.
As if fearing that the animal would soon cease to arouse the child's previous interest, the parents refuse. But the problem could have been solved differently - by choosing a suitable animal.
Here are some tips for parents who don't know what kind of pet to choose for their children.
The main task at this stage is to teach the child to take care of someone and to show responsibility.
First: age
If a child asks for a dog, you need to think about whether he or she can clean up after it, walk it, and perform other feasible duties. The son or daughter should be at least 5 years old at this point.
Second: characters
It is important to consider the character of the child and the future pet. For active children, you should not choose a turtle or an aquarium, but sometimes this technique helps to develop perseverance and attention.
Third: employment
No matter how old the child is, parents should not expect that he will take on all the responsibilities of caring for the pet. They will have to get involved in the work sometimes.
And lastly, the most important thing
It is important to have an idea of the life expectancy of your pet, so that later you don’t have to wipe away bitter tears with the words: “It’s okay, we’ll buy you another hamster.”
