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As a dog person, I totally get this. I like dogs, I'd generally rather spend time with a dog than a person. But I'm under no impression it's my child. I don't get this "furbaby" bullshit, you're an adult human, act like one. The dog will survive 10 minutes without you in constant contact, if it can't, then it's a neurotic fucking mess and you should maybe find another breed.
honestly I think this is a coping mechanism because our society makes it so hard to have a family - housing, decent wages, health insurance etc. all make families a lot easier, and we won't let people have those things without it costing 20x what past generations paid.
But don't call your dog your child. I have a child. I can tell you it's not the same. Not even close.
I've met people that call their dogs/cats their "babies". Yes, things can get real fucking ridiculous