Kids and pets go together like peas in a pod. However, what do you tell the kids if you live in a rented apartment or home where pets are not allowed? With toddlers and young children, electronic pets may be the perfect compromise. No unhappy landlord and happy youngsters!
When introducing children to pets, you want to teach them the basics of caring for animals. With electronic pets which are available in both furry and smooth-coated (plastic) versions, kids can learn the various tasks required of them with a real live pet, with no worries over possible mishaps, such as tripping over the poor little fellow, or forgetting to take him out to 'do his business'.
Young kids have very active imaginations, so they'll have no trouble falling in love with their electronic pets these pets walk, bark or meow, as the case may be and can perform many other entertaining acts, Most have lighted 'details', which kids find charming and giggle-worthy. The fuzzy type of electronic pets can be groomed with a soft brush. So you can see that younger kids can learn to care for a future real pet, while having a lot of fun with this first family pet. Some electronic pets even come with accessories, such as feeding dishes if not, you can pick one up at your local pet store.
Although it's unusual for a child to insist on a real pet, rather than the electronic version, it's easy enough to bring them around to your point of view. Start by taking the kids to the toy store and let them check out the electronic dogs, cats and Disney style electronic pets, such as Simba, well beloved by all kids. Let the kids decide it won't take long for them to make their choice.
One caveat to parents these electronic wonders generally do their thing powered by batteries, so it's a good idea to get two sets of rechargeable batteries, to keep the fun going non-stop and inexpensively.
With your savvy parenting skills, your kids can learn to care for the warm, fuzzy and mischievous pet in their future. Even when you're ready to bring a real pet into the household, don't be surprised if their first (the electronic guy) pet isn't still a favorite, invited to play with the real deal!
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