1 . When your child begins to beg for a pet, you may draw back at the thought of the additional responsibilities. Parents usually think of all the work and responsibility having a pet could bring about.
● Teach responsibility.
A family pet can help show children the importance of proper care in keeping their new friend happy and healthy.
● Encourage exercise.
If you’ve ever been forced to keep up with a young dog or cat, you know how tiring it can be!
Teaching your child how to “play nice” with and show affection to another living being is an essential first step toward developing lifelong empathy (共情) for others. Learning how to be a good friend with a pet will teach one how to be more open and friendly to other people as well.
● Be practical.
While the benefits of pet ownership are clear, pets are definitely not for everybody. Raising pets requires a large amount of work and responsibility. You’d better make sure the whole family is aware of the requirement that come along with the pet.
A.Treat others well. |
B.Form a close bond with a friend. |
C.Pets are great for helping "“break the ice”. |
D.But you can use the pet’s energy to your advantage. |
E.Also, some pets can be very aggressive with children. |
F.All pets need to be fed, given fresh water, and exercised regularly. |
G.However, allowing kids to keep a pet can teach you both some important lessons. |