i can't really answer because i never had a pet but i know people who plan on never having kids and think of their animals as pets so i can understand that
Posted by SummerBride10
I totally agree with you. I don't think there's any way to compare a child with an animal.
My biggest reason for that: an animal can fend for itself for a day..two days even depending how much food you leave. (Even longer depending what type of animal it is). You can't LEAVE a child for any amount of time. It's a 24 hour dedication. Animals- you feed, play w/ once in awhile, take to the vet...and can ignore them if you're not in the moood to play. You can't ignore a baby!
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Posted by MikesBride2B
I think men and pets are more comparable than children and pets![]()
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Ok You all are going to hate me...lol. I don't think good pet owners make bad parents or vice versa. However, I have had a chihuahua for 9 years and he was a surprise from my mom. It was the last gift she gave to me before she passed away. So I have an extremely special bond with yes my baby! He is and always will be my little angel. I love animals to death and in my next life I want to dedicate it to only animals especially dogs. I think that certain people have different bonds and feel differently about people vs. animals. I think there are some lousy parents out there (I'm a HS teacher) and always say they wouldn't even treat a dog that way. I think it's the way you were raised to value and like certain things. My Fh loves dogs, but was never allowed one as a kid. That doesn't mean he hates all dogs, it just means he is not used to it. I think people have different priorities and I also know many people who can't have children who adopt pets, even though I know plenty of children need to be adopted...I still feel that as humans we have the ability to control in more way then one when and when not to have a baby. If more parents did that then, maybe there would be better parents and less arguments over people who love their pets.
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Posted by StaceYums81
I agree with you. I know people can love their pets as much as they would a family member lets say but they are NOT PEOPLE!! This may be a little off on a tangent but I can't stand when people act like their dogs are human. My friends own a restaurant and her husband once had to ask a person to leave cause she had a dog sitting on her lap while she was eating at the restaurant!
ME TOO!!! The trend nowadays is dogs are increasingly becoming as important as humans. I hate when people bring their dirty dogs into any public store. ESPECIALLY supermarkets, drug stores, or ANY TYPE of store. I don't want your dog sitting in a cart where I'm going to be putting my food and medicine. Love how people bring their dogs into stores and leave their children in the car![]()
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i agree with u 100%.. children need way more attetion then pets..
i totally agree....you handle animals and children completely different and i think its alil wierd when ppl say things like that...but thats just my opiinion
i personally know someone who is great with pets and a TERRIBLE dad so I definitely dont think it is the same.
Well I'm going to be one of those people that says my dogs are my kids...for those who think it's ok to 'kick' or hit or get rid of their animals....i think that shows poor character and i don't see how someone so cold hearted can be a good parent...just my opinion....
Both animals and children, especially babies are defenseless and depend on you completely to take care of them and love you unconditionally, therefore I can see people making the comparison. I have a dog and me and fh treat him like a child. He's great with him and I do think he will be a great father but not just because of how he is with my dog but for many reasons. My dog is part of the family.
Posted by MikesBride2B
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Posted by Iluvpoodles
Both animals and children, especially babies are defenseless and depend on you completely to take care of them and love you unconditionally, therefore I can see people making the comparison. I have a dog and me and fh treat him like a child. He's great with him and I do think he will be a great father but not just because of how he is with my dog but for many reasons. My dog is part of the family.
Posted by lkc2183
Well I'm going to be one of those people that says my dogs are my kids...for those who think it's ok to 'kick' or hit or get rid of their animals....i think that shows poor character and i don't see how someone so cold hearted can be a good parent...just my opinion....
Posted by tHEBRide2010
Posted by MikesBride2B
I think men and pets are more comparable than children and pets![]()
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I will stand up for the boys and say that's NOT true![]()
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Children and pets are not the same. If your dog dies unless this dog rescued you from the middle a river- you will get over it. if your child dies your life is changed forever. I know this is an extreme example but I some people are toooooooo attached to their pets.
(I don't have/want/like pets so maybe i am a bit scewed.)
