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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes they’re missing out in some ways. But kids can’t have everything everyone else has. That’s just not reasonable. Pets are work and if you’re not committed to it for 5-18 years then don’t do it. 
Kids in apartments miss out in having back yards, kids in large families miss out on individual attention. Only children miss out on sibling connections. 
I could go on, you do what works for your family. [/quote]

+1 this is the answer. I grew up without a dog and was definitely scared and awkward around dogs my whole life until we impulsively decided to get a pandemic puppy. I’m obsessed with this pup now and have learned a ton and shockingly become a dog lover. I think having a dog has taught both me and my kids a lot and I think it would’ve been nice to have had a canine companion during my childhood. BUT, your family schedule doesn’t actually sound fair or conducive to a dog right now. We are home a lot more. My dog would crave more time with his pack than it sounds like you could give. Unless you want to make adjustments to your schedule, which I totally get if you’d rather not, I’d hold off at this time. [/quote]

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