Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while, others think that it is dangerous and unhealthy which opinion do you agree with. Discuss both options and give example.

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Most people believe that having pets would be better for children
while
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others think it is unsafe and and can be harmful to a child's health. I agree
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both
point
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points
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of
views
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view
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. Having a
pet
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friend has
a
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advantage and
disadvantage
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disadvantages
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. We will discuss both
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this
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essay. On the one hand, domestic animals teach a child responsibility and
care
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. They learn how to take
care
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of their
pet
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. Pets
also
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provides
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companionship,
emotional
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and emotional
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support and teach our children empathy. They develop social skills.
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, studies
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that having a
pet
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lowers the level of stress.
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, coming home from work with a lovely
pet
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is a source of joy. Having one can a great stress relief and mental well-being. One of the
disadvantage
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of having a
pet
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is it takes time, effort and money to properly take
care
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.
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, children can not take responsibility alone. They need guidance.
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this
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can pose health
risk
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risks
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. Pets can transfer
disease
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diseases
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and allergies.
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, my son has an asthma. Even if he wants to own a
pet
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, he is not allowed. Dog and cat's hair triggers his asthma. In conclusion, everyone
disserves
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to own a
pet
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regardless of
our
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age.
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, taking
care
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of ourselves first is the main priority.
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task achievement
Ensure to clearly address both perspectives with balanced arguments. The essay leans slightly more towards the advantages of having pets rather than equally addressing both.
coherence cohesion
While the essay is structured with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion, transitions between ideas can be smoother. Using linking words will improve the flow.
task achievement
Include more varied examples to support the points effectively. The current examples are a bit limited and focus mainly on personal experience.
coherence cohesion
The introduction clearly sets out the two viewpoints and the writer's intention to discuss both sides.
coherence cohesion
The essay includes a conclusion that summarizes the writer's stance effectively.
task achievement
Personal experiences are used to support the points made, adding a touch of authenticity to the arguments.

Word Count

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • companion
  • responsibility
  • care
  • empathy
  • compassion
  • social skills
  • transmit
  • diseases
  • allergies
  • safety risks
  • time
  • effort
  • money
  • mature
  • handle
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