Jason's pets
星期一 十二月 08, 2008 3:28 pm
Jason wanted pets for long time. He told me that his friends all had pets, some doggy, others birds, cats etc. Why could he have? I told him, “Yes. You can. But remember that it is your responsibility to feed and bath them.” I had pets when I was young and I knew how much joy they could bring to a child. Mine was rabbits and I even made some money from them. They were long-fur ones and every a few month I could cut their fur and exchanged some money. I asked Jason if he was ready to take care of his pets. He waved his head. That was a few months ago.
A few weeks ago, we bought gold fish for him, or for us. It is an easy task you may think. Yes, this was also our first thought. But when you start to have them, you know there are a lot of things to do, such as feeding, cleaning, changing water and decorate the tank. But all in all, it is a very good experience.
Jason even learnt a few science tricks. His dad taught him how to change the water, how to catch the fish and how to signal the feeding time. The fish bring much joy to all of us. I guess for summer we will soon all go out for fishing. How wonderful that let the real life and nature teach kids.
It also teaches them to respect other creatures. I always hope my kid learn from the natural way and joyful way. I believe it will develop his peaceful mind too.
Now I find many kids are very hype and they are too focusing on themselves. I hope with pets they know more about others and the nature.