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Children learn responsibility by being in charge of feeding and caring for a pet.
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Children from homes with pets have been found to possess better impulse control, social skills and self-esteem.
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Sharing the love of a pet creates an important common bond among family members.
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Cuddling a pet helps kids manage stress, loneliness and anxiety.
- Children raised with pets have fewer health problems associated with allergies and asthma.
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Owning a pet encourages kids to go outside more and reap the many benefits of increased physical activity.
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Pets provide kids with a non-judgmental audience to practice reading skills.