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Santa Claus is overwhelmed, at this time of year, with all of the letters and lists coming in from children all over the world, asking to have their Christmas wishes fulfilled when he shimmies down their chimneys on his late-night sleigh-ride. There are as many different childrens' wish lists as there are children. And, of course, retailers and toymakers have myriad toys and games and dolls ready, along with all the necessary accessories, with which to tempt our children during the holiday season. And all of that marketing usually works-our kids all want to have the coolest new gadgets on the store shelves. And, of course, most parents want to do their best to please their kids on Christmas morning, and fulfill as many of those wishes as possible. But besides all the cool toys that their kids asked for, many parents also find that their kids ask for new pets for Christmas. It happens most often in homes currently without pets, and puppies and kittens are the most-often requested new additions. Parents are usually not quite so anxious to bring a new pet into the home, if they don't have one already. Mom and Dad know that a new pet, particularly a puppy or kitten, will mean a lot of work. And, Mom and Dad know, that work will most likely fall on their already-too-busy shoulders. Children rarely realize the kind of commitment necessary, when adding a puppy or kitten to the family circle. And most kids simply don't have the attention spans necessary to caring for a young, dependent creature. Puppies and kittens, especially, will wreck of lot of precious stuff around the house, if not monitored constantly. Pets need regular feeding schedules, which can change as they age. Pets also require a lot of attention and love. A pet is not a toy that can be put up, when a child is tired of playing with it. A pet that gets ignored is a pet that may act out in aggressive or destructive ways. If a child wants a pet, Mom and Dad need to determine if they feel the child has reached a level of maturity to take on that kind of responsibility. Christmas is the logical time for children to ask for new pets, but many pets that are purchased for Christmas morning are dropped off at animal shelters by New Year's Day, as families realize that the responsibility is just too much. Even if parents and their children decide that they're really ready for new pets, Christmas may not be the best time. A quieter season, when there's less activity, and when all of a family's attention can be focused on their new pet, is probably a better choice.
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