i had a snake when i was growing up... but im not too sure if its the safest... i guess it all depends.... probably a small dog... the ones that dont get big
a dog is a great pet and he can use it to scare his friends too, i remember doing that a lot and enjoying my childhood lol
Start with a fish, a beta is good then maybe a hamster, lots of fun to watch, my boys each had one when they where 4 and 6 and they loved them
A dog or cat because you can play with it. You can't play with a fish. But I think the best is to leave it up to your child to pick.
Do you think this is the age for your kid to have a pet? Wait a couple more years before getting the children a pet. I really think he/she is a little too young to have a pet.
The pet I would suggest would be a rabbit! They are good all round pets, more cuddly than a hamster, but not as hard work as a dog/cat!!
Pets are a life long commitment, I won't recommend a pet for a child. The kid is too young to know what he wants. Pets are living creatures, they are not a fad to be played with and dump when your child lost interest. Get him a toy etc instead.
If a parent is willing to help look after the pet with the child I think its a great idea, it helps the child to learn responsibility! How else do you teach children?