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Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the US, and they play a vital role in the lives of many families. Whether you have your own or only encounter the occasional dog at the park, it’s critical to teach your children how to comprehend and act around dogs in order to keep everyone safe and happy.
Several studies have found that kids who keep dogs are more compassionate toward others. If there are pets in the family, parents and children typically cooperate in pet care, implying that children learn at a young age how to care for and nurture a dependent animal. Apart from the apparent benefits of being more active and spending more time outside while playing with a dog, multiple studies have found that children with dogs have a lower chance of getting allergies.
The attachment in question is that of a Boy and a Dog, a comic series written by the said boy’s father, Nate Anderson. Rowan, the infant, and Buddy Murphy, the dog, complement each other like salt and pepper. Still not convinced? Check it out.
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Caring for another life will require your kid to develop compassion. Feeding or walking them, which they may choose to do at times, will require them to step outside of themselves and learn being kind. “Having pets is an INVALUABLE assistance for helping the kids develop pride, care, and understanding for the needs of themselves and others,” claimed one teacher who took part in a study about classroom pets.
Caring for a pet also boosts a child’s self-esteem. Small duties (such as cleaning and refilling their water dish) can make them feel capable and will provide them with a feeling of achievement.
Have you grown up with a dog? or is your kid growing up with one? How many of the above scenarios can you relate to? To answer all of these, we have a comment section right below this thread. Share your thoughts in the comment section. We’d love to read them. Stay tuned with Defused!
