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Please don't take this as being against kids - I have some of my own. Dogs are just... less stressful.

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[–] And009@reddthat.com 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sad you had that experience. I only have dogs and can say for sure they need a positive and communicating environment to thrive in. They're a reflection of me and my wife, our strengths and anxieties, and it helps us heal from our trauma as well.

I have a strong feeling kids would be more complex yet a similar experience

[–] tygerprints@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I shouldn't be so anti-dog I guess, but truly being around the noise has made me go from being an animal lover to a dog hater. I realize it isn't the dogs' fault but, the people who don't do anything to take responsibility for their animals.

With kids it's just the same thing for me, I have an aversion to loud noise and screaming. Some people seem able to cope but I don't have any idea how. I have one cat and that's enough work for me.

[–] And009@reddthat.com 1 points 2 years ago

Connect with nature. Should be good too. Bring more around where you spend more time.