melandrupert
hi pythonlover yes he is my boy his name is Oscar and he was rescue cat though we did have to pay for him he was abused by a child of 4yrs he use to use him as apuch bag and a football lucky we heard of the this and made a offer they couldnt refuse he doesnt like children which I cant blame him but he is a Mummys boy and so affectionate he is two now and the breed is a British Blue though his colouring is Liac blue everyone says he should be in commercals but I wouldnt want him to do anything he doesnt want to do! he is just our little boy sorry to have gone on about him but I think he is so special thank you for asking about him! xxx
14 Answers
Bob/PKB
Best answer!
I think it is great when a family has pet(s), and the care of the pet(s) should be a family affair. The pet(s) need to be fed, played with, cleaned up after, bathed, trained, loved, and reprimanded appropriately. That's alot to expect a child to do.
Give the child guidance in the care of the pet and share the responsibility. If the adult grumbles about taking care of the pet(s), shows impatience or disinterest in the pet(s), the child will do the same. As I've said before, CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE.
Be a good example to the child when it comes to loving a pet. Don't have them if you aren't willing to give them the time and care they need.
A positive pet experience should have a positive influence on the child's development, empathy, compassion, and dependability.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
Ann
FISH-O
daren1
yes absolutey no family is complete with out a pet
| 12 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
Benchong
west-bus
pythonlover
sunnyB
Poppy3
I sure do - I think it teachs them to be kind, gentle and gives them a responsibility to care for a helpless little creatures and in return they will get love and comfort when they need it in return or just a great extension to their family life.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
melandrupert
Dollybird
DNanners
For sure!! A pet gives responsibilty , and the child can play and the animal is happy . I think a dog is the best well thats just me. but if you give them a dog while they are young then they will grow up together and the child will aiways remeber thier first dog or cat . I think little boys benefit the most from a dog than they would a cat. Me I was the local pet rescuer is that a word? Anyway I would pick up any stray off the street and bring it home. My Mother would fuss at first but then she would give in . The best pet I ever had was one someone abandoned at a rest stop.So yes let chidren have pets!!
| 12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
pikkutiikeri65
philipdalton
That would be like saying "D'you think children should have a TV?" or "D'you think children should have access to the Internet?" If the parents have no objection to there being pets in the house then the answer is yes. "D'you think children should buy a pet" however is a different question. The age at which children can actually buy a pet has been raised in the UK from 12 to 16.
Actually it seems in Britain we don't grow up as quickly as we used to, as the age for buying cigarettes and fireworks has been raised from 16 to 18. They were also thinking of raising the legal driving age by one year but never have done.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 1 | |
