Some adults should take an examination before being allowed to have kids.

When kids come to my house, Bastet goes into the bedroom. I say that she is sleeping and not to disturb her. Ususally that works - closed door = no entry in my house.

I tell the parents that first, then the kids. If I catch a kid opening the door and they hear me yell, then they know the kid did the wrong thing and are happy to discipline them.

Kids and other people's pets don't mix I beleive. Kids don't have the responsibility that ALL animals be it theirs or someone elses - should be treated with the utmost respect.

I would have done my stack at all those kids marching into my house to look at kittens which they consider toys - you have immense patience!