A pet in need is a pet indeed!
Toddlers go through the most curious and spontaneous phase of human life. They get excited as almost everything that is living or static, and they want to hold them. Some of them start watching cartoons and see popular characters such as Shinchan taking care of his pet dog Shiro. All these factors mix up and kids want their guardians to get them a pet.
Having Pets At Home: How Do Pets Affect Children As They Get Older?
Parents often get confused on whether to buy their children a pet or not. Taking care of pets is not an easy task. Don't get too worried! We are going to tell you 7 reasons why pets can be a good option for kids.
Supportive Companion:
On one hand pets become great companions of the kids while on other hand constant snuggling with pets keep the happiness quotient of the little one happy. In some cases, as an example for a single child, pets can help reduce loneliness and depression.
Early Practice Of Responsibility:
Feeding pets or taking them out for walks, these regular routines create a sense of responsibility among the kids. Also, taking care of daily necessities like bathing, potty-training can be beneficial in originating empathy in a child's mind.
Stronger Immune System:
Various reports suggest that those children who spend time with pets are comparatively much more immune to various infections and other diseases than the ones who don't have pets.
Helps To Build A Mature Personality:
One of the main reasons parents don't want to give pet animals to their children is the eventual death of the pet as the animals generally have very short lifespans compared to humans. But on the bright side, this can make a child experience an important part in the circle of life. That will make them mature faster.
Bonding Of The Family:
In most of the cases the pets become the centre of attraction in any joint family occasion. Even without that many daily routines like exercises and feeding brings the family together. Hence, the bonding increases substantially for a better future.
Helps In Reading:
There are children who struggle with reading books, newspapers and other written manuscripts. In proximity of their pets they feel comfortable to read out. Pets become a non judging friend to them. Studies found that many children having stuttering problems hugely improved in the presence of pet animals(especially dogs).
More Healthier Lifestyle:
Spending time with pets can lessen anxiety and blood pressure in kids.
While playing with pets, walking them around and exercising will naturally immerse the children in a healthier daily life.
