Pets Help Make Children Better Readers, Better People

Those with young children are always looking for ways to make their lives better. Many will read to them, expose them to art and music, and do what we can to help get them the best start in life possible. What role can pet's play in this process? Well, there is research that indicates that pets can help make children better readers and better people.

Pets and Children

It has been no secret that there is a special bond between children and their pets. Pets have long been subject to getting dressed-up, wrestled with, and read to by children. They often cuddle up with children at bedtime and happily welcome them home after school. Studies across the globe are indicating that pets may be more than just companions. They are having positive impacts on the behavior of children.

Some studies in the United States have indicated that pets can help motivate children to perform academically. Another survey indicated that a majority of children enjoy homework more when pets are close by. Several European studies suggest owning a dog can help children avoid gang involvement and drugs. Another European study found that children behaved better and were quieter when a therapy dog was present in class. A USA study that encouraged children to read to their dogs without interruption found it improved their reading capabilities.

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