2006-08-15 00:59:19 · 25 answers · asked by pantherfan9406 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
A stuffed animal because pets are alive. The feel all that we feel. When a small child does not understand, they can easily hurt an animal. The animal will suffer, possible broken bones and maybe even death. This will not be a good experience for you, for your child, or for the poor animal. Pets are for older, responsible children or for adults.
2006-08-15 01:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
small children and animals don't mix well. Remember, you will be the primary care taker of what ever you get - so it's best, if you really want something to get what you will like and want to keep as a pet for it's life time. If you want something simple, get a small aquarium, or even just a betta or gold fish bowl. Of course, it's not a pet the child can interact with, but your responsibilty level is low. It is recommended that you do not get a cat or dog, or even small rodent (hamster, guinna pig) for a child til they are at least 8 yrs of age. And even then, you are the care taker - not the child.
2006-08-15 01:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hamster was my first real pet that I was responsible for cleaning up after. I think I was 7 or 8 then.
2006-08-15 02:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not something you would have to do most of the work with, try a fish and have the child feed it everyday or maybe a bunny. A pet would teach your child responsibility
2006-08-15 01:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha Jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a great pet fo r a small child is a rat.
i think they are the greatest pets ever. i whould suggest a female rat because as a male get older he (4-5mnths) he becomes aggressive. and rats can fall 30 feet and servive. when your child gets the rat he/she needs to handle it constantly even if it dosent like being handled. carry it on the shoulder. it will love your child to death!
2006-08-15 01:16:25 · answer #5 · answered by ADHD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are willing to put in the effort and energy a puppy would be good, but puppies can be just as demanding as babies. Fish would probaly be the best bet. It gives them a sense of another living thing without alot of upkeep,training or fees.
2006-08-15 09:27:22 · answer #6 · answered by Jillie88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
labs are very good for small children if you are looking for a dog. Unfortunately, one that's not a puppy, because they chew till they are a couple years old.
They are big, but very gentle. THey love giving kisses, and will let a little kid pull on their ears w/out growling.
My lab lets my 2 year old niece ride him like a horse, cuddle with him, and pull on him. He is her favorite animal.
2006-08-15 04:39:20 · answer #7 · answered by ocm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeeah. Start with a goldfish then maybe a small bird or puppy.
2006-08-15 01:04:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think a hamster or Guinea pig would be best.i have a hamster and they mostly sleep all day. and you don't have to worry about big messes just clean the cage like once a week
2006-08-15 03:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by powerliftng_queen06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get them a Chia pet!
2006-08-15 01:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by Redeft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋