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The Best Pets for Kids
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These kinds of pets require not so much big space and can easily be placed in a cage. They are suitable for children who love indoor activities as well. They can just play with the bird in the cage or talk to them. Birds are also easily fed; however, cleaning their cages can be a responsibility for you as the parent.
4. Fishes
Goldfishes are the most common type of pet usually for some kids. It just requires a small area for the fish bowl or a small aquarium. Fishes are easily fed and easily taken care of. These pets do not require your kid to go out to play with his or her fish.
5. Hamsters or Guinea pigs
These are small cuddly and lovable creatures kept in a cage. They can be easily fed and watched for by your kids. Easily fed and usually will not go outdoors. As much as possible avoid letting your kids touch them because they might be squeezed by your kid and may bite.
6. Pony
These are pets for a little older kid. Kids who love the outdoors and can ride with the pony around the farm or park.
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Not all dogs are good with kids and no dogs should be allowed unsupervised with kids. While cats may be appropriate for quiet, gentle kids, they may be scared by and scratch or bite overactive, rough kids.
While fish can be nice pets for young kids to watch, goldfish should not be kept in bowls or small tanks - they need lots of space to grow. Betta fish are much better options for small tanks or bowls.
Most pet birds will bite and while younger kids may enjoy watching them from outside the cage, tweens to teenagers are more appropriate to directly handle birds.
Guinea pigs can make good pets for kids 4 and older. Hamsters are better for older kids that can handle them safely as they tend to bite.
I'm not even going to discuss the pony...
Maybe this list is supposed to be tongue-in-cheek and I just missed the point, but if not...