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Should classrooms have pets? Shaurya Bhagat makes the case for them, arguing that caring for an animal teaches students responsibility, vital moral values like patience and empathy, and even helps reduce student anxiety. Then, Aarav joins the debate to argue the opposite, warning that classrooms can be "unhappy homes" where pets face neglect, potential student cruelty, and can be "annoying" distractions that disrupt learning.
By Malavika VaradanShould classrooms have pets? Shaurya Bhagat makes the case for them, arguing that caring for an animal teaches students responsibility, vital moral values like patience and empathy, and even helps reduce student anxiety. Then, Aarav joins the debate to argue the opposite, warning that classrooms can be "unhappy homes" where pets face neglect, potential student cruelty, and can be "annoying" distractions that disrupt learning.