Everyone in the household should train the pet, not just the primary care giver. Every person must be consistent. Children should learn to respect your pet and the pet should be taught to respect the child. Time constraints are often realized after the pet is obtained. Regular duties, like walking the dog, became time consuming and difficult, especially for children.
Pets require food, water, exercise, grooming care and companionship every day of their life.
Surveys indicate the average owners spend two hours a day to feed, train, groom, play, exercise and clean up after their pets. Pets enjoy and need the interaction. It is a job for adults. Fewer and fewer rental units accept pets. Most dogs and cats want to be in the home with the family.