Explaining to Children Why They Cannot Have a Dog

(07-01-2013, 12:57 AM)cliverederson Wrote: But that being said, if the family feels a dog can't work for their situation, it shouldn't be forced either and end up with the dog being neglected or back in a shelter.

You hit it right on the nail. Parents should not give in to giving children a dog or cat just to make them happy. If the pet ends up being neglected, the worst thing you can do is end up making your child suddenly understand why Bobo has to go back. Your child will cry and the pet suddenly has to relearn to adapt to a new family.