Animals — ARE our smaller brethren. TheY are sentient beings whoare totally dependent on us. We are responsible for those WE HAVE tamed"sAID A.D.Ekzyuperi . I believe that animals awaken in us the most warmand tender feelings. Sooner or later A child WILL desire to get a softand gentle companion. That's fine , because A pet contributes to thedevelopment of the child, because he learns to follow rules and takeresponsibility . In addition, children enter into relations with theirpets and learn a lot about nature. Some PEOPLE believe that children who growup with pets, ARE more successful in school. A Child WHO HAD previously carED foranimals grows A caring, loving person . hE/SHE nows how to take care of someonewho is weaker AND is in need of help and support. But on the other hand,many parents believe that AN animal is a burden, animals cause a lotof inconvenience AND everyday difficulties , require a lot oftime and attention , which sometimes is not POSSIBLE. In addition, THE childgradually shifts HIs/HER responsibility to leave the animal parents. Nobodysaid it would be just like an animal. But it is in care, in education,forming the child's character , his personal qualities. Мысль этого пассажа не понятнаConsidering all SAID above, I can say that having a pet in the house is a big plus in A child's upbringing .