Most children sooner or later start pestering their parents to get them a pet, and most often the adults choose a cat.
But before you hand over a meowing ball of fur to a child, it’s worth having a serious talk with the youngest member of the family.
First, try to convey to your child that a cat is not as sociable as, for example, a dog.
Murka will spend a lot of time alone, hiding in a secluded corner, and it is unlikely that you will expect any special affection from the cat towards the child.
Therefore, explain to your son or daughter in advance that the relationship with a cat will be somewhat different from contacts with his barking friends.
Secondly, it is worth telling the representative of the younger generation that the cat does not always want to play.
Otherwise, disappointment from the appearance of a new friend in the house can come very quickly.
And thirdly, the child must realize that the cat also needs care and attention.
Talk to your child about the fact that he will have to clean the litter box, brush the fur, wash the bowls, and perform other tasks.
