Examines the Effects of Pets on Child Development Along with the Pros and Cons of a Household Pet on Children

More than half of all U.S. households have a companion animal. Households with children are more likely to have pets but there are still more pets in American households then there are children. Pets are believed to be beneficial on physical, social, and psychological health. I will specifically examine the effects of pets on child development along with the pros and cons of a household pet on children.
History has proved that animals play a significant role in customs, legends, and religions of humans. …