I am hoping today or the next few days to talk to my parents about adopting a cat. I have been debating whether I would like a kitten or an adult cat.

Kittens need more supervision than an adult cat, but I am not sure how well an adult cat from the shelter can grow attached to me. Kittens have a lot more energy than adult cats, and adult cats can be more mellow. Kittens usually prefer to be cuddled and held, but adult cats may shy away from affection and prefer to be by themselves. I do feel bad for the adult cats because they do not get adopted as much as kittens. Of course, kittens offer undeniable cuteness and I do enjoy watching the kitten mature into an adult.

When choosing between a kitten and an adult cat to adopt, what are your reasoning behind your decisions? Does anyone here opt for adult cats over kittens and why?