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Adam England

Can owning a pet make you a better parent? Here’s one psychologist’s view

Couple cuddling and interacting with pet cat.

Pets are a huge part of our lives, and many of us view them as our children – that’s why terms such as “furbabies” and “paw-rents” are so common.

In the UK, one in three people consider themselves to be their pet’s parent, so whether we have human children or not it seems as though many of us describe ourselves as our parents. And, with the amount of money we can find ourselves spending on the best cat toys and dog puzzle toys, it’s probably not too surprising.

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