MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 07/05/12 -- (Family Features) Curiosity, compassion, companionship -- pets give children the chance to learn about animals and develop healthy, lifelong relationship skills. According to Dr. Alan M. Beck, director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, classroom pets provide academic and social benefits.Children often view pets as their best friends and as a result, can develop a protective attitude toward animals. This in turn can encourage good behavior. For example, "when a teacher asks his or her [...]


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