Lisa's Bird
Lisa's best friend Susan has a pet bird named Polly. Lisa loves this bird. One day, she told her parents that she would like to have a bird like Polly for her birthday. Her parents told her that birds require a great deal of care. They need to be fed on a regular basis. Their cages also need to be cleaned. Lisa's parents said that she could have a bird if she agreed to take care of the bird. Lisa promised. For the first few weeks, Lisa fed the bird and cleaned the cage. After a month, her parents noticed that the cage was dirty and birdseed was scattered on the floor underneath the cage.
Multiple Choice Question
What is the theme of the passage "Lisa's Bird"?
A.
Birds can be mean animals if you do not take care of them.
B.
Pets are fun to love, but require a lot of responsibility.
C.
Parents should never believe their children's promises.
D.
Children should never have to take care of their own pets.