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From Playmates to Caretakers: Children and Pet Responsibilities

    In the introduction, you've already read that in this chapter, we cover topics related to caregiving and helping tasks typically encountered in families. This time, we detail the care of pets and provide ideas for tasks related to them according to the child's age. The goal is to involve children in experiencing the happiness that comes with caring and nurturing. You can read about building a successful relationship with pets in this article.

    Whether it's a playmate, a fluffy friend to cuddle with, or simply a companion, pets undoubtedly help foster children's commitment, compassion, and empathy. While adults are responsible for the overall well-being of pets, involving children in tasks related to them is an excellent way to teach them responsibility.

    When deciding which pet-related tasks your child is capable of, you should consider their individual characteristics, abilities, and development level, in addition to their age.

    General rules around pets:

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