The pros and cons of getting a pet for your child(ren)

Houstonians love their pets. The Defender found that out in a big way via the overwhelmingly positive response to our 2022 feature article on the subject.

For some adults, the fondest memories of their childhood center around the relationship they had with the family pet. And it’s adults who had personal experiences with pets during their childhood who are most likely to buy a pet for their own children.

Still, parents considering introducing a pet to their family dynamic should take into account more than just personal fond pet memories or desires to give their children the pet experience simply because as a child, they went pet-less.

Here are the pros and cons of getting your child(ren) a pet via kidsinthehouse.com and readersdigest.co.uk. Take these into consideration before making the decision that’s right for your household.