Do your kids have pets? What are the benefits of having pets for kids?

Yes, we have pets at home. I am a pet lover so I cannot live without them. I find that it is a good exposure for them. It also teaches them that animal abuse is wrong. My elder son loves our pets and he is always interacting with them and notice what they are doing. He was really sad when we had to find a new home for our bunny due to unforeseen circumstances. My young one loves to go near to my pets in his walker and just sat there to look at what they are doing. It is kind of a personal preference i.e. do you like animals. If you are thinking of getting pets for kids, it will be good to keep in mind that we will be the ones who will be feeding, bathing, cleaning them etc. It is a commitment, if this commitment is too much for one to endure, it is not advisable to get one. A lot of parents get pets for kids and end up abandoning them. This is definitely not a good example to show to the kids.