Many families decide to get a pet to provide companionship for their child or to teach their child responsibility . Before getting a pet though, decide on one that is right for your family. If your child is a preschooler, they are probably not mature enough to care for a pet so do not get one unless you are willing to take care of it.
Some pets can be expensive.
The larger the pet, the more food it will probably eat and some pets also require visits to a veterinarian for shots. Other pets need equipment such as an aquarium, cage or hutch. While dogs can be very responsive to humans, they also require a lot of attention and care. Birds can be enjoyable but can not tolerate much handling. Fish can be fun to watch but tend to die easily which can create an awkward situation.