He is 9 years old, almost 10. Please write everything you can. Thank you.
2007-02-07 10:54:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Only if he wants one and is not mean!
A pet is company and can give unconditional affection.
A pet helps a child learn empathy.
A pet helps a child learn about animals.
A pet helps a child learn responsibility.
A pet is entertaining.
2007-02-07 13:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont buy your kid a pet. Best advice. You will have to take care of it. Especially at that age. He will say you wont have to take care of it and he will do everything, but it is not true. If he really wants, say a dog, make him wake up every morning at 5 or so and walk a leash (not a dog, just a leash) after a couple of days he probably wont want a dog. If he wants a cat, make him continue to clean out a litter box (even though it isnt dirty) if he wants a fish, make him scrub an aquarium. You get the idea. If your kid says he can deal with the responsibility and really wants an animal, show him how much responsibility it is to take care of a pet. If he continues for a month or more doing the responsibilities and still wants an animal, you should probably buy him one.
Dont be mean about it, just dont give in because you love him and want him to be happy.
2007-02-07 11:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe there is a good reason to give a child a pet that they would have to tend to every day they r just not responsible enough and the novelty will just wear off and u will be the one that has to care for it.
2007-02-07 11:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by wildpalomino 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't think of one. I have 5 fairly responsible children ages 8-15. I would not gift a pet to any of them, unless I was willing to take care of the pet myself. Kids are not responsible enough to take care of an animal, even when "reminded".
2007-02-07 11:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give the kid a chance. If you want him to grow up to be responsible, you have to give him some responsibility and see what he does with it.
But since you are most likely going to end up taking care of it or burying it, I'd go with a fish or something like that that doesn't require that much care...
2007-02-07 12:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by erismom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having a pet can teach a child compassion, concern for living things, a love of nature, responsibility, and increase their sense of well-being and self-worth.
I got a cat at that same age and it changed my life.
2007-02-07 11:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like Yay Me said, start small. Then, as they grow up, you can get them something a bit bigger.
Pets honestly teach kids responsibility, when they're willing to care for them. So if it takes you nagging everyday until he gets it through to his brain, then do it.
2007-02-07 14:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by Flappy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All kids want pets. I suggest you start out with something small, like a fish, then if he takes good care of it then make your way up to maybe a dog. (eventually)
2007-02-07 11:04:49 · answer #8 · answered by Yay me!!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you dont give your kid at least 1 hour of your time---buy him the damn pet.
if you dont talk to your kid for at least 1 hour---buy him the damn pet.
if you dont hug your kid at least one time a day---buy him the damn pet.
He needs the pet more than you!
if you do ALL the previous....congrats! your a good daddy....still buy him the pet if you think he needs it.
good luck!
2007-02-07 11:01:04 · answer #9 · answered by chik_nice 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 13:56:58 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋