Having a Dog Helps a Child Develop Social Skills

July 10, 2019

Do you want your child to develop strong social skills?  Then buy him or her a puppy!  According to the latest scientific research (we already knew) having a pet dog helps children develop many positive characteristics.

Child development

Having a pet can help develop the following qualities in children:

• Nurturing skills

• Responsibility

• Empathy

• A caring attitude

• Communication

  
  

Studies have shown that children with pets:

• Have higher self esteem

• Have improved social skills

• Are more likely to be physically active, and less likely to be overweight or obese

  
  

Family harmony

Pet ownership also has a beneficial effect on family harmony. Research shows that families with a pet:

• Spend a lot more time interacting

• Have a basis for fun activities and friendly conversation including the important topics of life

  
  

For more on this fascinating topic, see this post: Scientific Research: Dogs are Good for Children.