Kids Are Closer To Pets Than Their Own Siblings: Study

(TechTimes.com) - Dogs are man’s best friend. Tweak the adage a bit and you get the findings of a new study: pets are children’s best buds — closer to them than their own brothers and sisters.

University of Cambridge researchers examined children’s relationship with their pets and found that they derived more satisfaction from animal companions and got along better with them than with their siblings.

These pets may then wield a great influence on the kids’ development, potentially benefiting their social skills as well as emotional health.