Loving the pets we own

Most children are introduced to animals at a young age and are naturally drawn towards them. Students may beg their parents for a dog, cat, rabbit or other creature, sometimes even promising to take full care of it. Although certain factors must be considered before deciding whether to adopt an animal or not, keeping a pet has the potential to be a valuable and rewarding experience for students.
One of the benefits that young people can derive from caring for a pet is to learn responsibility and concern for others. In general, children are used to being looked after by others--whether by their parents, teachers, doctors or other adults. Gradually, however, young people must mature into adults who are capable of caring for themselves and for others. Keeping a pet typically requires feeding it, playing with it and monitoring its health. If the pet falls ill, it will need to be comforted and taken to a veterinarian for medical attention. These responsibilities can foster nurturing skills that will become valuable as students enter adulthood.
In addition to teaching responsibility for others, raising a pet can also add balance and fun to a student's otherwise hectic life. In families in which both parents work full-time, elementary or junior high school students may return home after school to an empty house. Having a dog or cat at the door to greet them can cheer them up or help them to relax after a long day of classes.keeping a pet can also promote better health in students by requiring them to engage in regular physical activity, such as walking their dog every day.
To conclude, raising a pet can be very beneficial to students, as it can not only teach them responsibility for others, but also help to make their lives happier and move balanced. However, caring for a pet is a major commitment. Therefore, for the sake of the students as well as that of the animal, it is best to approach pet adoption with prudence and caution.