- They teach responsibility
Sweeping the floor is no fun, but feeding your lizard live crickets is.
When your child is taking care of a pet, they learn to provide and care for something other than themselves.
The responsibility of ensuring their well-being is a good life lesson for children and gets them into the habit of completing tasks before they get the day started.
The Washington Times reported:
“Marty Rossmann of the University of Mississippi used data collected over 25 years, starting in 1967, to discern whether asking children to help with household chores starting at age 3 or 4 was instrumental in predicting the children’s success in their mid-20s.
Those who had done chores as young children were more likely to be well-adjusted, have better relationships with friends and family and be more successful in their careers.”