Responsibility and age are not mutually exclusive
Dear Editor,
In regards to the remarks of the president of the ARF about a student’s inability to adopt a pet because of their “erratic” lifestyle, this is just not the case. It is true that some college students should not take on the responsibility due to financial strain, especially at this point in their life. Believe it or not, everyone in college and in my age group is not irresponsible.
We have needs and wants for animal companionship just as much as those who have reached the age of 21. It is possible for someone under the age of 21 to actually be more responsible than someone of that age. Everyone, no matter what age, is capable of taking care of an animal. Everyone has the emotion of love, which is the primary need of a pet. I’m tired of the older generation making remarks on my generation’s irresponsibility.
Since I am an extreme animal lover, I refuse to accept a remark about how I cannot handle the responsibility.
Perhaps it would benefit this organization to explore some of the lives students on this campus lead. I would not be so quick to judge my age group in a college newspaper that is mostly read by young adults.
Sincerely,
Jenn Parrish
Biology major/pre-vet
Sophomore
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Sep 29 2006. Filed under Opinion.
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