Living with Kids and Pets: A Checklist of Rules for Different Ages
Children under five years old should not be left alone with pets.
Ages 0 to 3: Accompanied by an adult at all times. It is prohibited to hug or kiss the pet’s face, and it is prohibited to pull the ears and tail. Pets need a sitting area that is out of reach of children.
Three to six years old: Can participate in feeding and simple care, but need to be under adult guidance. At this stage, children tend to treat pets as toys, and the rule of "don't disturb pets when they are resting" needs to be clarified.
Six to twelve years old: Can undertake fixed care tasks, such as changing water, combing, and recording weight. It should be noted that children may have negative emotions towards pets due to task pressure, and the amount of tasks should be reasonable.
Regardless of age, children need to be taught to recognize the warning signs of pets: ear pressing, growling, body stiffness, and tail clamping. Interaction should be stopped immediately if these signs are detected, rather than saying, "It won't bite."
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