Why you should get your child a pet

If you are wondering when is the right time to get your child a pet, it is probably now. Since you are at home with them and you are quickly running out of ideas and options on how to keep your children entertained, the solution might just be getting that pet you have been procrastinating.

You don’t want your children glued to their screens day and night, this makes them lethargic and unproductive. However, with a pet you can you can keep them both entertained and active all the time. If you are still in doubt, here are other reasons why you need to get your child a pet:

Teaches them responsibility

Pets are the fastest and easiest way to teach your children how to be responsible. They will need to feed the pet, wash them and clean their dishes and sleeping areas. Pets like dogs, will also keep children on their toes and they will learn how to be wary of their environment. When your children can properly take care of a pet chances are they will hack living alone when the time comes for them to move out of your protective arm.

Keeps them exercising

Currently most children prefer to lazy on the couch and watch TV all day or play video games, however with pets especially dogs’ children will spend more time outdoors. They will need to walk their dogs and play with them. Also, pets will help them stay alert and they will always have to look out on where they are playing, on whether they are chewing shoes or digging unnecessary holes on your backyard.

Reduces loneliness

Children can sometimes feel alone especially when they have no one to play with or their parents are occupied with work. Especially for an only child, a pet will keep them company and act as the sibling they never had. They will get to play together, run around and even fall asleep side by side. In some cases pets are said to help children get over their anxieties as they will no longer be lonely.

Teaches children unconditional love

Pets like cats and dogs that need and also show a lot of love and affection teach children how to love unconditionally. As opposed to a child without a pet to care and rely on, they won’t be able to grasp the concept of love that they can apply on a daily basis towards the people around them. You may notice your once selfish child will start sharing and even showing concern about other people’s wellbeing because they reflect the love they feel from their pets.

Improves their social skills 

Believe it or not children who interact with pets are likely to be more outgoing and social. Pets especially puppies will keep you talking all day long giving them instructions, asking them to fetch, signaling their meal times and in the process children are in charge and it boosts their confidence. In the long run children can be more extroverted when it comes to making friends and facing bigger social groups.