In discussions of childhood milestones, a common event parents often miss to treasure is the time their children ask for a friendly companion. Most children undergo a similar phase of asking (some may even throw tantrums) for pets. Whether they’re influenced by the videos they pass the time with or see their friends have pets, children may most likely ask for one in their earlier years. Asking for pets may be a shared request by children. But what’s not shared are the parents’ responses to it. Their opinions are unsurprisingly divided into two. On one end, parents will be ecstatic to grant this wish. On the other, they will be hesitant, which will ultimately lead to a firm no. Numerous reasons, such as space, budget, and other resources, can lead to the latter...