I’ve been through a similar thing with my kid – she wanted a pet, but I wasn’t sure if she’d keep up with the responsibility. So we tried Powder White isopods as a “starter pet.” They’re super low-maintenance but still fun to watch, and you actually get to see them grow and start a little colony. It turned out to be a perfect fit. She learned a lot without getting overwhelmed, and it gave her a real sense of taking care of something. You can check them out at postpods.co.uk if you’re curious.