Quote Originally Posted by Rob View Post
There's only one way to see the difference and that is to have a child. I have had pets all my life, and yes all my pets are part of the family. But there is a huge difference between a human and a dog sorry.
I don't think anyone is trying to say they're the exact same. But comparisons can be made (as Pit pointed out). There is no perfect analogy, just basic similarities. Both require responsibility (MUCH more on the part of children) and not everyone lives up to it. Money is an issue (doctor visits/vet visits, again more expensive and extreme in the case of children), and if things are wired right you've got some emotional attachment (again, with kids it's much more extreme and binding). No, humans and dogs aren't the same, but comparing the obligations and some patterns gives some people a better idea on the subject