What is your current situation. Firstly kittens/cats require insurance, worming, fleaing, innoculating etc. Also need neauting (lady cats!)if not already done. Kittens are brilliant pets for children. They are generally very tame and friendly. It is often advised that if your out of the house all day to get two kittens though to keep each other company.

Why not adopt from your local humane society instead of buying one. It is better for both you and the kitten. Happy adopting.

Well, first, don't "buy" a kitten. Your local humane society or rescue shelter probably have some. Adopt it. Second, cats are usually pretty good about taking care of themselves. Kittens who are not yet litter trained may need some help with that, but otherwise, if they know where their food is, where their water is, and where the litter is, they should be fine. If you're concerned about it being at home when no one else is, make sure there's food, water and litter in a bathroom, along with a soft place for it sleep (maybe it's basket?) while no one is there. Then, as soon as someone is home, the first thing they should do is at least open the door. Third, I have had cats for some time. I had an outdoor cat, but the vast majority were all indoor cats, meaning they never/VERY seldom went outside, especially alone. If the cat remains indoors, you don't have to worry about it getting into fights, getting hit by a car, getting lost, and dragging dead birds and mice home, leaving them as an offering on your floor. Fourth, If you decide never to let the cat out, make sure it has access to a few window-sills, so it can at least SEE out. And, if the kitten scratches the place up, and is strictly an indoor cat, then have it declawed (front claws only). A lot of people think this is cruel, but, personally, I don't. Have it done when you get it fixed (and you WILL get it fixed, right? Actually, it's required if you get it from the Humane Society. With front claws removed, it won't be able to "climb" your furniture or even your legs, and it won't tear anything up. IF the cat will be an outside cat, DO NOT remove it's claws. It will need them for protection, and climbing. Also, make sure it has water outside, and a warm place to sleep (at least out of the wind and snow) in the winter, outside. Remember that "cat- and dog-flaps" give other animals access to your house, and, depending on the size, maybe people. Think seriously before putting one in, or keeping your garage door open a crack for the cat to get in and out.