The Power of Pets is an article relaying the profound emotional effects of animals on children who have divorced parents. Besides teaching children responsibility, animals give children a sense of empathy, purpose, and belonging. Chris, a child who had a golden retriever when his parents divorced, remembered feeling needed by a non-judgmental and loving animal; he also relieved his personal stress by going on runs with his dog. Being a "pet parent" is a great way for children to cope with their sadness, yet experts also warn against rushing to the pet store after a personal grief occurs because it could add more stress to a situation or become too involved with the animal emotionally that it could consume you.
I believe that after waiting and grieving, an animal could be an excellent option for recovery. Once mourning over an emotionally significant event in your is finally over, the next step is recovering from said event. Do you think that committing to an animal is a good way for children to deal with their stresses and satisfy their emotional needs? Or is committing to an animal too big of a responsibility for a child to undergo?
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The power of pets is truly amazing. Animals are so loving and caring especially towards their care takers. An animal doesn't talk back or make you feel bad. I believe that an animal is a good way to cope with distress in a child's life. Pets make you feel good no matter what! I tend to go to my dog when I am upset, for the comfort and warmth. If a child has a pet to look forward to and go to for that comfort, it can make the child veer out of distress. The responsibility of a pet also can be a good way for the child to grow. Pets can be friends to children and I believe that pets can feel what we are feeling. Coping from an emotional loss can definitely benefit by having a pet to take care of and love.
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