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Question by  eyesfan (111)

Will a virtual pet help to teach my children responsibility?

I am considering letting my kids have a virtual pet.

 
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Answer by  weeonelb (358)

Yes, a virtual pet can help a child learn how to be responsible since the child will have to remember to feed it and play with it.

 
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Answer by  LariKyytsnen (35)

No, it won't. The virtual pets have too much in common with video games etc. If a virtual pet DIES, you get a new one right after. I'd suggest plants such as strawberries, cherry tomatoes etc. that actually rewards one for tending them. Please note that even that won't tell accurately whether he/she could take care of an actual pet.

 
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Answer by  afamb (557)

It wouldn't hurt! There are a lot of virtual pet websites and downloads that you can get where your children are responsible for feeding and care. Give it a shot.

 
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Answer by  xxaka (13)

It would depend on how much your kids come to enjoy 'playing' with his/her virtual pet. For the most part, try to limit the amount of time spent online.

 
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