Is Your Pet Ready For Neoschool? by meilingcat |  |
NEOSCHOOL - I'm sure we're all eagerly looking forward to the opening of Neoschools.
It's a chance to send our Neopets off to make new friends and learn in a new
environment. It's a chance to give our pets a little responsibility and some
trust, and teach them the value of hard work. But perhaps Neoschool isn't right
for every Neopet. Just like us humans, Neopets vary a great deal, and not all
of them will do well in the structured environment of Neoschool. Imagine if
humans of all different ages, personalities, backgrounds, likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses were all made to sit in a room and listen to someone
talk. Some of us would do well, and some of us might go crazy and attempt to
run out of the room. We understand? Good! Onto the analysis!
First things first: Do you and your pet both agree that he should attend Neoschool?
Sometimes we get caught up in fads, and buy lots of expensive school supplies
because the Neopet across the street is going to Neoschool, and we automatically
assume our pet wants to go too. Before you decide to jump on the bandwagon (and
spend a great deal of Neopoints on new school supplies), talk to your pet. Ask
him whether or not he would like to go to school. And of course, consider how
you might feel about your neopet being away from home each day. In the end,
whether or not your neopet goes to school will be completely up to you. However,
one should always be aware of how their neopet (or pets, if you have more than
one) feels about the situation.
One thing you should consider before you usher your pet off to school is their
age and level of maturity. The very young pet likely won't enjoy Neoschool as
much as an older pet. This includes just-created pets and baby pets. Such young
pets may not be ready to be away from their loving owners for an extended period
of time. The experience of a large number of other older, probably larger pets
may be a tad overwhelming. If you have a young pet, take care of it and love
it, but wait until it's a little older before sending him off to school. In
the same way, more mature pets will do better in a structured environment then
those that think playing games and eating are the only tasks in life. Luckily,
older pets have a great tendency to be mature, so use his age as a rough guide.
Of course, there are always exceptions, so when making your decision, always
consider the individual pet.
Always consider your particular pet's history. Adopted pets tend to be rather
sensitive about being away from home. They have had the not-so-wonderful experience
of being abandoned and waiting for some kind soul to adopt them. They may not
enjoy being away from their owners for very long. And of course, the sight of
a number of other Neopets, and no humans, may remind some of them of their experience
with the pound. If your adopted Neopet dislikes being alone or away from you
for long periods of time, I'd suggest you wait until he or she is a little more
settled before sending them to school. The same goes for any pet, not just one
from the pound, that has had a troubled background and history. Some of them
may be fully recovered and eager to get out and enjoy life, but some may not
be daring and might feel chained down by their past. Make sure to give this
kind of pet lots of love and care, and both you and your pet should decide together
when he's ready for Neoschool.
Personality is always a consideration. My Neopet SterlingThunder (who happens
to be an only pet) is rather reserved. He dislikes large gatherings and prefers
to stay home with me and his petpet. Not very surprisingly, I am not planning
to send him to Neoschool at this moment in time. Your pet doesn't have to be
like mine to be unsuitable for a school setting. Maybe your Neopet is aggressive,
or perhaps she tends to be rather shy and sensitive. Maybe he's energetic and
simply can't stay still. If you're sending your neopet to school, they should
be able to at least tolerate large groups of pets and be able to sit still and
listen to a teacher.
Finally, consider whether the situation at home will even allow your pet to
attend school. This is possibly the most important step of all. It does no good
if your pet is willing and eager to go to Neoschool if he simply can't. Is she
needed to take care of a younger sibling while you're away from home? Is he
employed and needs to work a job to help out? Does she help out around the house
and do chores when you're busy? You should always be sure that your Neopet is
able to go to school. If he can't, and you still want him to go, there's always
a few options. You can book your pets into the Neolodge where they will be taken
care of. Your pet can work a part-time job. You can let your house get into
a mess and clean it when you all have time (think of it as quality time).
If, in the end, you decide your pet isn't ready to go to Neoschool after all,
there's still a few options. Buy some books for him to read so he's not left
behind when he finally can attend school. Make sure he goes out and gets used
to large groups. If his friends can attend Neoschool, ask them what they are
learning and tutor your pet. And of course, make plans when time comes and he's
ready for school. And above all else, make sure to keep your pet happy and healthy,
whether or not he can attend school.
This article was written purely for enjoyment purposes. Please do not take
anything written here very seriously or hold it against me; this is just for
fun, after all.
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