Childhood Stereotypes

In the research, 600 kids were surveyed on a survey about their interactions with an animal in the household and their stress level and coping skills. The respondents are from military and non- military family. The researchers conclude that kids who own animal come out with positive outcomes, whether or not with parent deployed. It is stated that they have higher confidence level and stronger bonds with their family and friends.
CRITICAL FLAWS The survey was held on kids which could be in various range of ages. Age or the developmental level of the kids may affect their answers in the survey. Kids with early age might have a different interpretation of the questions they got compared to the other kids in different ages and vice versa.
There are also many other contributing factors on in this research that might affect the result. Kids might have different ways to interpret an animal and that could have affects their feelings and emotions. The interpretation of pet could vary from different kids as it depends on their experience and information they had about it. Besides, there could be any other reasons for the kids to feel better or worse in their stress level and good coping skills despite of just having a pet or animal with them. For instances, peers’ support and good environment.