For most children, a pet is their first true taste of responsibility. They are in charge of another living thing and they have to be vigilant and consistent in their care. It’s a great life lesson for children and it’s best to have them learn it, very early on. When they are 5 or 6, ask them what kind of pet they would like? When they sound as if they are really enthusiastic about the idea, explain what kind of responsibilities it will entail. The feeding patterns must be consistently done. They’ll need to clean their pet and spend time …
