I want, I want, I want , Ok child

[Mustangrde1]

Sound familiar, The child bugging a parent for an animal and the parent caving in.

I am so sick of seeing animals bought for "Mr. I want" then die or be released in to the wild. Just so "Mr. or Mrs. Irresponsible parent" can shut up their "Mr. I. Want" child.

Today's baby sitter is called Cable TV. If a child wants to have a pet then he/she should earn it.

OK for all you parents out there when we were growing up we had choirs to do and homework and books to read. I am sure most of you like me would much rather been doing something else but our parents made us do what was responsible and required of them by their parents.

I know I was told if I wanted something I had to earn it. I remember it being said a lot "Something worth having is worth earning." Usually followed by "You must show me you are responsible enough to have it ."

I am seeing more and more people wanting venomous reptiles as pets. A lot of these people probably have children and it will be the first Hot or in some cases reptile they have had. This is a perfect time for Parents and children to learn about the animal together.

If a child or for that matter wants a living animal then we as parents should say OK but "FIRST" you must read about the animal and be able to tell me.
1 Where it comes from, i.e., country.
2 What it eats, rodents,insects,plants.
3 What type of temperatures does it need.
4 What type of terrain it lives on naturally. Rocks, Sand, Trees, Water etc.
5 How long will it live
6 What is general temper

Then you need to tell me how you plan on keeping it in captivity
1 How big a cage will you need
2 What type of cage will you need
3 How will supply it with heat and light
4 What will you used for substrate
5 How often do you need to feed it
6 How often do you need to change the water
7 ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE CARE OF THIS ANIMAL TILL THE DAY IT DIES FROM NATURAL CAUSES.

Yes, this means the child has to read and the parent also but its an experience you can share together. Quality time with you and your child away from the TV. And for a person wanting the first HOT the same should be expected. Hot or not it should be expected

You are after all taking on a living animal and should provide it with the best possible conditions for its health and welfare.

I was brought up around guns it was part of my life growing up in a family of hunter's. They were never hidden from me and when I asked about them my father and grandfather always were willing to talk to me or show me about them. So as I grew up I had no desire to play with them. Most my friends families were the same way and we didn't care about them, they were a tool for a hobby and fun time with family. If a parent with kids has venomous reptiles around the house and involves the kids {with extreme safety in mind} then as they grow they might not have the curiosity to play with one or worse sneak it out and show it off to a friend and get both bit.