写一篇有关养宠物的利与弊的英语作文

If you have a child age one and up, he probably begs you on a regular basis for some kind of pet. If you've never owned an animal, you may feel bewildered by your young one's passion. If you're a pet lover yourself, you may fully empathize with his desire but might not be quite sure when your child is old enough to have a pet or what kind of wee beastie it should be.

There are dozens of reasons to bring an animal into your home--but also plenty of reasons to make you pause. Here are some points to consider:

The pros of pets
Having grown up with all manner of animals, including fish, hamsters, gerbils, cats, dogs, horses, and rabbits, I can personally testify that animals can be wonderful playmates and confidantes for children. In fact, as a rather shy child, I found great solace in the affection and acceptance of non-human creatures.

But animals offer far more than solace or even entertainment. Caring for animals can teach children m