Have a puppy
Sooner or later, every parent is likely to hear: “Please, can I have a puppy?”
Rather than duck the issue, parents should decide whether the family is ready for an animal, said Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the largest national organization of early care education.
Bergen suggests that parents weigh the pros and cons of adding a pet to the budget before them, at the request of a child. A pet child learn responsibility and be a wonderful addition to the family or it can be a burden, he said. Bergen is the following families are faced with the decision.
Who will care for animals? Families must first, which is responsible for feeding, walking, grooming and cleaning up after the animal.
Do you have space for a pet? Families live in apartments or townhouses in May prefer a cat, bird or fish, and Labrador retriever. Check the library or the Internet to learn more about the different types and breeds of domestic animals to determine the best for your family.
Owning a pet is to be long and costly. Family members should recognize that we must abandon other activities that can take good care of a pet. If the idea is very difficult, parents can wait until the child is old enough to help an animal.
Bergen is the whole family meet the animal before you take home. Owning a pet is a long term commitment, so think carefully before adopting a new teddy member of the family.