According to the results of a survey conducted in 2024, more than a third of Generation Z and millennial pet owners in Italy believed a pet could replace a child. On the other hand, 80 percent of baby boomers didn't believe so.
The question was originally stated as: "E Lei personalmente, pensa che un animale domestico possa sostituire un figlio?"
Generation Z are considered those between 16 and 26 years old.
Millennials are considered those between 27 and 40 years old.
Generation X are considered those between 41 and 56 years old.
Baby boomers are considered those between 57 and 74 years old.
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