Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Domesticated
pets
have been living alongside humans for decades, with the most popular choice being cats and dogs.
However
, safety concerns are still raised as they are inherently
animals
.
Hence
, some
parents
are against keeping
pets
as they believe it can harm their
children
,
while
others would argue
otherwise
. Despite all the concerns, I believe keeping a domesticated pet is far better for
children
for some reasons stated below. A common argument against keeping
pets
is their unhealthy habits.
Pets
typically do not shower as often as humans do, so they can get themselves in every dirty corner of the house.
Also
, they often do not keep their saliva to themselves. Some
parents
argue that these behaviours may cause
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illnesses
and make
childrens'
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immune system
are
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more vulnerable.
On the other hand
, I would argue that most
of
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domesticated
pets
are a part of the family;
consequently
, ensuring their health and sanitation should
also
fall under the
parents
' responsibility before letting them
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pets
.
For instance
, a dog will be vaccinated to avoid rabies diseases.
In addition
, many believe that
animals
can be dangerous when being kept so close to youngsters because their lack of human knowledge may cause accidental irreversible harm. A clear example of
this
is that a scratch from a cat can be lethal in
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certain circumstances, and most
parents
have not
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chance to prevent it previously. Yet, the fact is that some
pets
have done well in protecting their owner's
children
. There are many cases of them alerting humans in the face of danger, protecting
children
and adults alike. Take
this
case as an example, a baby who is going to fall from a sofa is protected by a cat who
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its body before the baby falls to the ground. Taking everything into consideration,
although
the harms that come from keeping a pet like health and safety are a cause for concern, it can be mitigated simply by caring for them more through
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vaccination and
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the
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positive
light as some
animals
can be
such
a great help in protecting the owners.
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task achievement
Some sentences contain spelling and grammatical errors, such as 'illnessesses' instead of 'illnesses' and 'make childrens' immune system are more vulnerable,' which should be rephrased for clarity.
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Some points in the essay could be clearer and more comprehensively explained; for example, the risk of cat scratches could be elaborated further.
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While the essay has a good structure, the logical flow between paragraphs could improve with better transitions.
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The essay addresses both sides of the argument, providing a balanced discussion.
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The introduction and conclusion are present, which frames the essay well.
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Examples provided, such as the dog being vaccinated and the cat protecting the baby, are relevant and help support your points.

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