For
Pets bring joy and teach empathy.
Against
Pets require time, money, and responsibility not every family can manage.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“It teaches them empathy, helps with feelings of loneliness and depression and allows children to grow and thrive with a companion”
“the biggest pro is just seeing the kids be happy growing up with a pet dog.”
“If parents want a pet they should get one, not get their child one”
“My kids want a pet, I wouldn't mind a pet but I do feel it is a responsibility you need to take very seriously.”