Kids and pets: benefits, safety and responsibilities
Growing up with pets builds empathy. Safety rules and age-appropriate jobs.
Teach children not to disturb sleeping or eating pets, not to hug or chase them, to ask before petting strange dogs and to wash hands. Never leave young children unsupervised with pets and give age-appropriate tasks.
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