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Pets can positively influence children's long-term development by enhancing emotional resilience, self-esteem, empathy, and social skills through companionship and responsibility. Studies suggest reduced risks of loneliness, depression, and peer problems, plus better prosocial behavior and potential immune boosts (e.g., fewer allergies). However, evidence is mixed; some large longitudinal studies find no significant emotional or behavioral benefits after controlling for confounders, with risks like allergies or bites possible.https://habri.org/research/child-health/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5369070/
https://bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12887-024-05049-7
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/202411/the-puzzling-relationship-between-pets-and-child-development
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