Prisilla Lake
One popular gift this holiday season is a pet for a child. Wheter it be a fish or a puppy, families should carefully choose thier newest family member.
While all kinds of pets can bring children pleasure, it is important to choose a pet that is right for your family, your home, and your lifestyle; and one that your child can help care for.
Large pets, cats and dogs, should be brought in pairs if your family is very busy and can not provide socially for the pet-especially if the pet is very friendly. These pets are best for providing a shy or lonely child friendship and companionship.
Small pets, such as fish, birds, and turtles, are fairly easy to take care of-but provide little interaction bewteen family members and the pet. These pets are best for teaching responsibility such as cleaning out cages, feeding the pets and playing with the pets to keep them happy.
Many children expressed interest in owning the monkey that our neighborhood musician has-thank goodness it is not offered in pet stores. Try giving them a turtle instead.
Even SUPERSTAR Alisa Crawston spends time caring for her pets.
Children raised with pets show many benefits. Positive relationships with pets can aid in the development of relationships with others. A good relationship with a pet can also help in developing compassion. Pets can be safe recipients of secrets as children often talk to their pets, they can help develop responsible behavior in the children who care for them.
Also other physical and emotional needs are fulfilled by pet ownership such as physical activity, love, loyalty, affection, and the experience with loss if a pet is lost or dies.
So this holiday season, think twice and choose your gifts carefully.
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