Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy for them. Which viewpoint do you agree with?

Nowadays,

pets

have been close friends in many families.

While

some people argue that owning

pets

causes danger to

children

, I believe the benefits it brings outweigh the drawbacks. Undoubtedly,

pets

may put

children

in a dangerous or unhealthy situation if adults do not pay enough attention to them.

For example

, some dogs are more aggressive and may bite the youth when they feel offended.

This

usually happens when the

child

is new to a dog and does not know how to interact with it properly. Even if not being bitten, a

child

could be scared when dogs bark loudly.

In addition

, if

pets

are not kept clean, bacteria could easily be found in their furs.

Children

, whose immune systems are not well-developed, get affected easily. Despite the downsides of letting

children

stay close to animals, there are several merits of owning a pet.

First,

pets

can serve as great companions. When parents are occupied by their work and have little to spend with their kids, animals can play with youngsters. As

pets

are loyal, sometimes they even become their best friends.

Moreover

, keeping a pet is an opportunity for the youth to build a sense of responsibility. Take dogs

for instance

. They have to walk them regularly and feed them three times a day.

This

not only teaches them to take care of others' needs but

also

develops their time concept. It would significantly enhance a

child

's interpersonal skills. In conclusion, it is inevitable some harm a pet can cause to

children

, but I believe, as long as appropriate precautions are taken,

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companionship and learning opportunities can positively help a

child

's growth.