Your child's first pet: Some advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Knopf, Alison
• Is Part Of: Brown University child and adolescent behavior letter. Volume 31:Supplement 12(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 2
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in adolescence -- Periodicals; Child psychiatry -- Periodicals; Adolescent psychiatry -- Periodicals; Developmental disabilities -- Periodicals; 618.928905
• DOI: 10.1002/cbl.30091
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-1073

Abstract

Abstract : There are so many reasons for having pets around the house, especially if you have children as well. The family dog, the cats cuddling on the couch, the chirping parakeet — all become a part of the family. But what about actually making your child be the main owner of the pet? That has its definite benefits: a great companion, plus a way to learn responsibility. But before you do this, the American Academy of Pediatrics has some important recommendations.