Some people believe that all children should have a pet or an animal to look after. Other people disagree, however, saying that this depends on a child’s circumstances. Consider these opposing views, and give your own opinion.

Some people think that all kids should take care of pets in their houses, but others believe it's not an obligation and it depends on the

children

's situation. Basically, a society that believes that kids should have a

pet

merely want to teach them about compassion. If the

children

have a

pet

to look after, it will grow their emotional intelligence

such

as empathy.

For example

, kids who have a cat, a dog, a rabbit and etc tend to be caring since they have a duty to feed, take care of, and ascertain their

pet

's prosperity in order to grow well.

Therefore

, having a

pet

is really recommended for

children

to nurture their compassion and empathy. On the other side, some communities believe that

children

can do whatever they want to make themselves happy, including having a

pet

or not. They tend to believe that having a

pet

is not an obligation for

children

, but it depends on their condition.

For instance

, some

children

who have allergic to fur, or are sick, are encouraged to not interact with animals due to their well-being and safety. That's why

this

recommendation is considered optional. In a nutshell, having a

pet

can nurture

children

's compassion and empathy. Despite being useful for them, it can

also

harm

children

who have a particular issue within themselves

such

as sickness or allergies. I believe that having an animal to take care of is an alternative in part of

children

's education, but we have to read the situation as well, whether it's a good choice and relevant for them, or not.