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.

Whether to have a

pet

or not remains a controversial issue. While some people are against having pets, in my opinion, domestic animals have a positive impact on our physical and psychological

health

and wellbeing.

Also they

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Also, they

make great companions for our children. People who are against having pets argue that playing with them can cause serious

health

problems in human beings especially children. Of course, there are people who keep spiders and snakes as their pets. These creatures are certainly dangerous and pose considerable threat to the life of their owners.

However

, the vast majority of pets do not belong to

this

category. Another argument against keeping pets is that they can cause skin allergies and aggravate bronchial asthma. These

health

concerns are real and I feel that people who are susceptible to them should stay away from animals. Animal rights activists

also

claim that keeping pets away from their natural habitats will affect their

health

and the food chain.

However

, in my opinion, if their owners take good care of them, keeping them at home is unlikely to have any adverse impact on their

health

. While it is true that keeping a

pet

may have

some

one or some or every or all without specification

any

ill effects on our

health

, the benefits of having one are more significant. Pets improve our mood and

health

. Playing with the pets or taking them for a walk will keep both children and adults fit and healthy. What’s more, most people keep dogs, cats and fish;

however

, serious accidents caused by pets remain rare and statistically insignificant.

Last

but not the least, having a

pet

makes children more responsible. They learn to take care of another life and

also

become more sensitive, caring and sympathetic. To sum up,

although

there are some minor drawbacks to owning a

pet

, in my opinion, the advantages of having a

pet

are far more significant. Pets make great companions and prevent depression in children and adults.