Just reading a few threads over the months, and noticed how this question often comes up. The majority of us hold strong views that rabbits are not good pets for children.
I've been thinking about this, and putting the question in certain contexts....I actually believe rabbits do make good pets for children.
For starters...how many of us had pet rabbits when we were children? From this experience, it has led us to become the rabbit owners we are today.
Owning a pet is a great experience for a child to learn vital responsibilities whilst growing up....which then that child can translate into future responsibilities...one of which being eventually caring for their own children.
I believe that the statement 'rabbits don't make good pet's for children' is very generalising. Rabbit's don't make good pets for children who's parents are not actively involved with caring for the rabbit(s) and/or children..being more fitting.
My parents were always very actively involved in helping me care for my rabbits. The rabbits were called mine, however, they were cared for in a very much 'shared' role.....with my mum and grandma guiding me throughout (both themselves had rabbits when younger).
So from my own experience, yes, rabbits do make excellent children's pets.....in the correct context, when parents/family members are actively involved as well.
Just my Sunday morning ramblings :lol:
I've been thinking about this, and putting the question in certain contexts....I actually believe rabbits do make good pets for children.
For starters...how many of us had pet rabbits when we were children? From this experience, it has led us to become the rabbit owners we are today.
Owning a pet is a great experience for a child to learn vital responsibilities whilst growing up....which then that child can translate into future responsibilities...one of which being eventually caring for their own children.
I believe that the statement 'rabbits don't make good pet's for children' is very generalising. Rabbit's don't make good pets for children who's parents are not actively involved with caring for the rabbit(s) and/or children..being more fitting.
My parents were always very actively involved in helping me care for my rabbits. The rabbits were called mine, however, they were cared for in a very much 'shared' role.....with my mum and grandma guiding me throughout (both themselves had rabbits when younger).
So from my own experience, yes, rabbits do make excellent children's pets.....in the correct context, when parents/family members are actively involved as well.
Just my Sunday morning ramblings :lol: