Single Children And Pets – Why Every Child Should Have A Pet?

Several studies suggest how raising single children (or households with many kids, for that matter) around pets can promote their emotional, social, cognitive and psychological development.

The general benefits of caring for a pet are well-documented, and that includes encouraging physical health, they make sure you’re never lonely, reduce the risk of depression and promote social development.

That top the list of having a companion pet–especially a furry friend–who can often act as a guard dog to keep the family and the kid-safe as well as acting as the perfect playtime companion for active kids.

But, is there any other unknown benefits regarding single children and pets? Does having a pet help kids to develop the skills that are necessary for becoming a well-rounded, competent adult?

Repeated studies show a link between caring for a pet and emotional development of children. According to the Pet Health Council report, children with pets have higher levels of self-esteem than those without one. Children who take care of pets and are responsible for their well-being develop a sense of empathy towards others.  Who doesn’t want their child to be compassionate?

Celebrities who own/owned an Australian Labradoodle:
Joe Biden – Former US Vice President
Tiger Woods – Professional Golfer (USA)
Jennifer Aniston – American actress, Film and also a television producer

It’s indispensable for building better interpersonal relationships. Development of strong empathetic abilities in early days is also linked to emotional intelligence in adulthood.

Pets can actually improve children’s reading skills as they make great reading buddies at home.

Do you know Kids who read out loud to a dog exhibited an increase in their reading rate (words-per-minute) when compared with those kids who read in front of humans?

With their non-judgmental support, reading to pets can be a fun experience for kids especially if they get the nervous reading in front of other kids and this also helps in reducing children’s stress levels.

We all know that kids who have pets spend more time playing, which helps to progress their motor skills.

What you need to know is, kids who have early contact with dogs and cats are less likely to be susceptible to respiratory infections and ear infections, also they respond better to antibiotics than other children.

According to a 2004 study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Dogs and cats actually reduce a child’s chance of becoming allergic and some researcher’s state that it is up to 33 percent. Also, a lot of research is happening on the topic ‘Single children and pets’.

As an additional benefit, young ‘uns could even develop stronger immune systems. So next time your kid sniffles, reach for the tissues and your trustable sidekick.

Can you imagine that a pet could save you and your kids from heart ailments?

Pets don’t just fill your heart; they actually make it stronger. It is reported that owning a pet has an incredible impact on blood pressure; decreases triglyceride levels and reduce cholesterol, which contributes to better overall cardiovascular health.

According to another small study in the journal PLoS ONE, Kids who actively cared for a pet were 2.5 times more likely to keep up healthy blood sugar levels.

So, whether you head to your local animal shelter to get an old dog or pick up a puppy from a breeder, remember that your new multi-vitamin arrives with four legs.