Growing up with pets has a beneficial effect on the social, emotional and educational development of children and adolescents, according to a previously published study.
Such young people tend to have a more developed sense of self-worth, are less prone to feelings of loneliness and are more sociable.
What kids can learn with pets
After all, a pet is a big responsibility. Nevertheless, psychologists say that it is in childhood thanks to animals that children can be taught to take responsibility for someone, to love, care, empathize and share joy.
In general, pets bring a lot of trouble into our lives, but the benefits from them are much greater.
What develops communication with animals
First, interaction with pets affects personal development. It develops emotional regulation - the ability to manage your emotions, helps to recognize the emotions of other people.
Schoolchildren with pets have higher levels of empathy than their peers without pets.
This is the stimulation of physical activity for all family members, the development of a wide variety of useful qualities in a child - benevolence, openness, love for all living things, respect for living beings, communication skills, etc.
Thanks to pets, children grow up kind and responsible, open and sociable.
