Here are some important considerations and tips for owning piggies or bunnies with children:

👁️ Supervision: Young children should always be supervised when interacting with guinea pigs or rabbits. They are small animals and can be easily injured if mishandled.

🎓 Education: Teach children about the animal's behavior, needs, and proper handling. Explain that they are sensitive animals and need to be treated gently.

🧹 Roles and Responsibilities: Assign age-appropriate tasks related to critter care. This could include feeding, cleaning the cage, providing fresh water, and grooming. This instills a sense of responsibility in children.

🙅 Respect for Boundaries: Make sure children understand that guinea pigs and rabbits need their own space and may become stressed if they are handled too much or too roughly.

🤫 Quiet Time: Small critters are sensitive to noise. Encourage children to be calm and gentle around their pets.

🍽️ Feeding Guidelines: Teach children about the proper diet for guinea pigs and rabbits. They should know what foods are safe and how much to feed them.

👨‍⚕️ Vet Visits: Involve children in taking their pets to the vet. This can be a learning experience about animal health and care.

🤗 Handling Techniques: Show children how to properly pick up and hold a guinea pig or rabbit. We recommend children are sitting down when cuddling to avoid any unwanted high drops, jumps or falls!

👀 Observation Skills: Encourage children to observe and understand the behavior of their small pet. This can help them develop empathy and an understanding of animal needs.

🔒 Time Commitment: Discuss with your children that owning guinea pigs or rabbits is a long-term commitment. They can live for 5-8 years or even longer with proper care. It is far too common for the parents to end up with all the pet responsibilities when the kids lose interest, so make sure you and your kids are a team for the long run! 

Remember, every child is different, so you may need to adjust your approach based on their age, maturity level, and individual personalities.