Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. Which opinion do you agree with? Discuss both options and give examples.

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Having a pet is every child's dream. Children usually fulfil their dream much later in life, when they are capable of supporting themselves and ready to start a family of their own.

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is when the question "Are pets are dangerous for children or not?"

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. There is a portion of the population that believes, animals may harm children while others are of the opinion that there several benefits to children having pets. In

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essay, I will discuss both these views and justify why I believe that it is good for children to have pets growing up. Parents are of the mindset that animals like cats and dogs may get possessive or jealous and harm an infant.

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was evident in a case recently reported in the papers about a pit-bull biting a three month old baby in a home in India. Another reason pets are considered to be unhealthy is due to the fact that the hair shed may cause allergies or harmful respiratory diseases in children.

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, these problems could be solved by training pets as well as frequent cleaning of homes.

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, several people have identified the advantages of kids having pets at home.

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, pets help develop a sense of responsibility among children. These children grow up to be good teachers, managers and even parents.

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, interacting with animals creates a sense of empathy within the

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enabling them to be good humans who keep the requirements of others in mind before performing an action.

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, pets make kids feel loved and

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bring up their self esteem. There are a myriad of

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instances reported on the internet.

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, one of how a dog help build the confidence of an adolescent bullied for having Down’s Syndrome and another of a dog alerting owners of smoke in the house

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saving them and their child.

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Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 7.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

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3 paragraphs

315 words

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responsibility
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compassion
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Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. Which opinion do you agree with? Discuss both options and give examples.

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In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything. Is this a positive or a negative development?

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