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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After I read the statement above regarding whether or not it is good for children to have pets, in my opinion, I agree beyond a shadow of a doubt, that these domesticated animals are
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reliable companions for young ones and
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, they have a lot to teach them. In the following paragraphs, I will provide the reasons why I go to
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extent, and
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some examples that prove my point. First of all, even though either cats or dogs can suffer from different kinds of illnesses,
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all of them can be avoided through a vaccination procedure. As a matter of fact, it is well known that
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type of animal must be vaccinated since they are born. Veterinarians
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will take care of
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and will assist pet owners to carry on with
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process until it finishes.
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, pets could be dangerous sometimes
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muzzles and leashes can be useful tools to avoid any problems.
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responsibility to buy a pet that fit their sons,
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, either dogs or cats can become true children’s friends, and
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, kids can build responsible behaviour by taking care of them,
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; feeding them, walking them out and playing with them among others.
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, it is amazing how quickly young ones can start having feelings for their pets, especially those who do not have any siblings around.
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, having dogs
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one is a child, certainly has more advantages than drawbacks not only because of time-sharing and relationship-building around them but
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because they teach discipline and responsibility to kids who have to take care of them.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • companion
  • responsibility
  • care
  • empathy
  • compassion
  • social skills
  • transmit
  • diseases
  • allergies
  • safety risks
  • time
  • effort
  • money
  • mature
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