How young is too young for a pet?
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Asked by shewolf {57}
4/24/2010 10:14:45 AM I believe the time is different for every child. So how would you decide when is the right time to add the responsibility of a pet? 
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 |  Answered by abbamom123 {426} 4/24/2010 9:04:41 PM | [0 Votes] Vote this up Flag as inappropriate |
With some pets, the level of responsibility is greater than with others. For example, a beta fish might be a perfect pet for a youngster, say, five years and younger. Maybe a hamster or something similar for a child between 5 and 10. Dogs require quite a bit of care, so a preteen or teenager would be a good candidate for those. |
|  Answered by BBmama11 {544} 4/26/2010 10:48:55 AM | [0 Votes] Vote this up Flag as inappropriate |
Depends on what kind of pet. |
|  Answered by Dani {163} 4/26/2010 12:38:03 PM | [0 Votes] Vote this up Flag as inappropriate |
A pet that doesnt' involve alot of maintance would be good for a younger child. A pet that needs alot of love and attention such as a cat or dog, I would think 12 or older. Also depends on how much the child is willing to pay attention to the new pet. |
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 | Stephanie Price I would have to say once they show they are responsible like doing homework and some chores on their own without having to be asked. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | |
 | Tamara Mocny We got our dog when my son was 6. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | |
 | Jane Bauman depends on how much care the pet requires..Julia has a lizard in her room..changes the water herself and feeds it with help of mom or dad. she`s 4 1/2. Dylan on the other hand likes animals from a distance...can`t be my grandson we r so animal lovers. in my opinion every child should have a pet! Thursday, October 21, 2010 | |
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