Erin is twelve years old and has been asking her parents for a dog for three years. However, her parents believe a dog would not be happy living in an apartment, so they have given her permission to have a bird instead. Erin has not yet decided what kind of bird she would like to have
. Given this situation, Erin and her parents live in an apartment, which is why they think a dog would not be suitable
. For Erin's choice of bird, some of the best pet birds for beginners and children include:
- Canaries: Small, colorful, known for singing, low social needs, and good for families
- Budgies (Parakeets): Friendly, communicative, small, moderate social needs, and easy to care for
- Finches: Active, social, low noise, but need companions
- Cockatiels: Affectionate, playful, moderate social needs, and good for kids
- Quaker Parakeets: Affectionate and sometimes able to speak, but may have legal restrictions depending on location
Erin can consider these options based on her preferences and the level of care she is ready to provide. In summary, Erin is allowed to have a bird as a pet due to apartment living constraints, and she has several suitable bird species to choose from as beginner-friendly pets
