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Maybe an easier question (for me to answer) has never been asked here--the kids come before the pets. Growing up with allergies is miserable, but to have one inflicited by a parent that can't make the simple choice between the needs of the child and the wants of the selfish adult borders on cruel. After a child is old enough to decide that he wants to be exposed to it, then it's a different story, but that age isn't until they are not emotionally dependant on their parents so as to be able to make an unbiased choice.
Pets are NOT part of the family--they are animals to be enjoyed as part of God's creation. Elevating them to family member status actually demeans the worth of the human components of the family.
And yes, I had dogs and cats growing up, loved them and would have been sad if we couldn't have kept some around because one of my brothers was allergic. But it's really not a tough choice to make if you love the child. If you don't, consider adoption--for the child.
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