[header] How to choose between getting a kitten or adult cat [title] Think about the fun factor. [step] Although an adult cat is in many ways easier than a kitten, there is nothing that beats the level of playfulness and entertainment value offered by a new kitten. Tumbling, rollicking, silly kittens may offer you and your family hours of entertainment. 
[substeps] If you decide on a kitten, remember that they should be between nine and twelve weeks of age before you adopt them. In order to socialize properly, kittens need lots of time with their mother.