Parent who's had pets here: it's fine to suggest it as a weed-out approach - if you can't handle a puppy, you're going to have a hard time with a child. But I

Parent who's had pets here: it's fine to suggest it as a weed-out approach - if you can't handle a puppy, you're going to have a hard time with a child. But I understand and share the frustration when "dog moms" and "cat dads" try to equate owning a pet with having a child.