An interesting short story about an android child who desperately wants to be loved is "Supertoys Last All Summer Long". Even a dog with a dog brain shouldn't

An interesting short story about an android child who desperately wants to be loved is "Supertoys Last All Summer Long". Even a dog with a dog brain shouldn't be subjected to arbitrary experimentation and pain. If it is sentient, then it should be treated with respect. A robot with consciousness should also be treated with respect, and if it wants love then it deserves love.