Pets and children tips
June 18th, 2006So what can parents do when the topic of pets comes up, as it undoubtedly will? Some parents can stave off the topic while the children are smaller, promising that at a vague point in the future, when the kids are older, they may broach the topic again. Of course, this will only hold them off for so long. Eventually, the topic of pets will come up again, and invariably at an increased rate and intensity. At this point, parents are wise to sit down with their children and have a serious conversation about the commitment and care involved in taking on the responsibility of a pet. Remember, that in their excitement at the mere fact that the topic is even being considered, your kids will likely promise to and agree to nearly anything. But more is needed.
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