I’m wary of any kind of animal for the reasons mentioned above: who cares for it during school breaks, what happens over summer (how do you transport it safely to someone’s home, if no one is local), what happens next year (who gets custody), etc. Any kind of animal is a commitment, even if it’s “just” a fish. It’s a life you are responsible for. If you need something living with less moral responsibility, plants are great. And easier to unload when you move.
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