4 Reasons Why Kids Should Have Reptiles Pets

Pets teach kids about empathy – Young children are often very “me” centered. But the good news is, learning how to properly care for a pet can help teach children about empathy. As they care for their pets, children will learn how their pet feels about certain changes in their habitat and room environment. In fact, you might be surprised with how quickly they pick up on the likes and dislikes of their new pet. Having a pet teaches children to see things from a pet’s perspective, which is a stepping stone to seeing things from the perspective of others.

Pets teach kids responsibility – Taking care of an animal teaches your children about responsibility. Even if your child is very young, they can still manage filling a bowl of food or water. As your kid grows more capable in the care of their pet, they can slowly gain more responsibilities.

Pets give kids confidence – Taking care of a pet may be the first “job” your child ever has. By doing their job well, your child will see how capable they are with responsibility. This will lead to increased confidence and hopefully, more opportunities to show their responsibility.

Having a pet gives kids someone else to talk to – Kids have a lot to talk about and many children enjoy talking to their pets. Pets are non-judgmental listeners who will gladly pay attention to the same story multiple times. Not to mention, pets are great at keeping secrets.