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Giving your child a pet is a proof of responsibility for him as well as the possibility of a totally unique friendship between pet and owner.
It is important to teach our children to play with their pets correctly, but it is equally important to educate them about the care they require so that they learn values, help them in their affective development and thus become aware of their responsibilities.
At PeritoAnimal we show you what the care of a pet for children.
Did your child ask for a pet?
Having an animal in your care is a huge responsibility because its life is in our hands. If your child asks you to have an animal he must assess your capabilities and think which one is best suited for him.
what animal can i choose?
- One dog is a fantastic animal that will teach your child the true meaning of the word responsibility. If you can have this animal, you will create a bond of affection between them that will make you develop a love for animals. Set a good example for your child and adopt a dog from a kennel or shelter.
- One cat it is an independent animal on many occasions as affectionate as other animals. The care it requires is all confined to the home, which will facilitate the fulfillment of its care. You can also adopt cats at animal shelters.
- birds, hamsters, rabbits and turtles they are very common options that also imply a lower degree of responsibility in the home. They will learn and have physical contact, which stimulates and benefits them. Remember that this type of animal can also be adopted, look on the internet where to do it.
- You Fish they are easier animals to keep, and in addition they are visually attractive and suitable for younger children.
what should i take into account?
As an adult your responsibility is know your child's capabilities and find out if the said animal will be able to adapt to your home, the family's lifestyle, its dimensions, schedules, etc. You should teach your children the behavior and attitude they should have with pets. It will also be your responsibility for the quality of life of the animal if your child does not comply with your care correctly.
Delegate Responsibilities to Your Child
We remind you that you are directly responsible for the health and care of our pet, as it may happen that your child does not fulfill its responsibilities 100%.
For this reason, we recommend that you delegate each of the responsibilities involving the animal to your children in an orderly and varied way: walks, cleaning the cage/bed, feeding... Be well informed about the care that your new member of the family will need .
To foster their responsibility and ensure that they meet the basic requirements, you can create a small notebook for them to summarize what needs does the animal have? and how they must be satisfied to obtain a good quality of life, all this before adoption.
Find out about the care of rabbits, the care of a betta fish or the animal you are going to adopt.
child attitude
If your child asks for an exotic animal, you should explain why this is not possible and the causes that put many animals in danger of extinction today. The reduction of its habitat, contamination or hunting are some of these reasons.
You should also make him understand that the animal has feelings, feels and suffers. For this reason you shouldn't play with him brusquely, hurt him or upset him when you shouldn't. Guide him to what should be a positive attitude and respect.
Remember that...
At children under 13 years old sometimes they are not responsible for their actions and for this reason we recommend that you always be present when interacting with the animal until you are sure that the game and the relationship is positive and safe for both of you.
This attention on the part of an adult is not enough for the child to have a good relationship with their pet, it is essential to educate them about those habits that allow good care of the animal and, likewise, it is necessary to teach the child the respect for animals, as this will not only interfere with the animal but also in the way the child relates to people and the environment.
Finally, we must emphasize that the best way to teach a child about the care of pets is through example. Therefore, set an example!
