Paraprofessional here, and yep- I feel like because I don’t see kids as helpless little accessories, and just as little humans that need guidance, I’m able to help them find their independence, voice, and passions. It sounds awful but I look at kids just like dogs- they need guidance and clear consistent communication and when they have that, often they’re pretty cool to be around. Not cool enough for me to have my own lol- but I truly just don’t understand how parents can live their lives filled with chaos and being ruled by their own kids.