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Which cat is better suited to a calm family with children?

A confident cat used to children.

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  1. A very shy, timid cat
  2. Any cat, they all adapt
  3. A confident cat used to children ✔

Why: International Cat Care recommends a confident cat socialised with adults and children. Even then, children must respect the cat's need for time alone, and boisterous households are not well suited to cats.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care says very nervous or timid cats find living with children extremely stressful.

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Answer: A confident cat used to children. International Cat Care recommends a confident cat socialised with adults and children. Even then, children must respect the cat's need for time alone, and boisterous households are not well suited to cats.

  1. Introducing cats to children (International Cat Care) icatcare.org/articles/introducing-cats-to-children
    very nervous or timid cats will find living with children incredibly stressful
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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