We all do what is in the best interest of our doggies, ourselves and our families. Times to include our babies and times to not. Sometimes we get in a bind and dont have someone to babysit, sometimes people just want their babies with them, sometimes its best to leave them behind. Every family is in a different stage of life as well, large families with kids-its maybe not practical. Older families-it could be just fine, families with tension or issues-maybe not. I could see myself in any one of these situations thoughout my life.