I think that class pets are okay IF the teacher is fully responsible, and supervises everything that happens with the pets. The teacher should make sure that they are handled, but are not handled too much. The teacher has to watch their weight, and make sure the cages are clean. My teacher (in my animal class) has a guinea pig, a hamster, 2 birds, and a couple of fish. They are all healthy, happy, and well maintained. This teacher loves the pets, and really watches them.
So, if the teacher is responsible, and WANTS the class pet, then sure, go for it! - but if the teacher has doubts, I would definetely say no...that is just my opinion though...
Steph and Splinter
