Some people say we treat pets too much like people these days. What do you think?

A natural way to answer

I can see both sides. Pets are part of the family for many people, so it's natural to spoil them. But I do think some owners take it too far and forget animals have their own needs.

Key phrases to use

• go overboard — do something far too much, more than is sensible“They went overboard with presents this year.”
• treat them like royalty — look after someone or something with extreme, luxurious care“They treat that cat like royalty.”
• do their thing — do what they like or what they normally do, in their own way“I just let the kids do their thing in the garden.”