If you have children, look at advertisements for small pets for sale to entertain the kids at home. Small pets include rabbits, white rats, hamsters, guinea pigs and turtles. A young child can easily become attached to a small pet and regard the animal as a friend.
A tiny pet can help your child learn about responsibilities, love and friendship. Taking care of a small pet means feeding the animal and performing all the clean up work. Once your child has mastered the art of owning a tiny pet, the next step is to own a small dog, cat or even a bird.
A small pet gives your child motivation and a good excuse to do other activities in lieu of staring at a cell phone screen all day. Treat your child to the experience of minding a small pet.