Is it a good idea to get a cat if I have children?

Is it a good idea to get a cat if I have children?

Arden Moore (Animal Behavioral Specialist, Editor and Author) gives expert video advice on: What lifestyle changes should new cat owners expect?; Is it a good idea to get a cat if I have children?; Is it a good idea to get a cat if I have a baby? and more...

With regards to having a cat if you have children, it depends on the age and the personality of your children. A lot of people do better if they wait on getting a cat until your child is about five, six or seven years old. The reason being is nothing against the child, but the child is developing mentally and socially as well, and when they are younger they really don't understand that if they pull the kitty's tail that the kitty can get hurt.