As a grandmother, I think it depends on how the children are raised. My oldest has 3 well behaved children that have always been taught to be respectful of animals and people. They have interacted with my dogs since toddlers while supervised. My youngest has children that I dread their visits, prefer to see them at their home. When I see their faces through the glass front door, lock up my dogs in a room with a deadbolt, before letting them in. After I run after all four of them because they are totally undisciplined and I'm afraid they will hurt themselves while they destroy my house. Yes, I do correct them, someone should make an attempt and I'm not their favorite grandmother.
I think each situation is different with dogs and children and should be judged individually.
Jessica |